Skip to content

MOT reliability

Mazda 323 javelin

3,611 vehicles · 271 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3,611 Mazda 323 javelin vehicles and 271 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 javelin has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,210 miles.

3,611
Vehicles
271
MOT tests
5,539
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 javelin problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 javelin MOT tests:

  • Other106%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes1%

Mazda 323 javelin pass rate by age

How the Mazda 323 javelin's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
151100%
162868%
177364%
187860%
196255%
202264%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,611)

Most common Mazda 323 javelin MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 javelin MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (26 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (22 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (16 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (15 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (14 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (14 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (12 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  10. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (10 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
  12. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (9 times)
  13. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (9 times)
  14. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (8 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)

Mazda 323 javelin pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 1 100% 112,952
1989 41 158 59% 89,574
1988 30 112 63% 92,774

Mazda 323 javelin reliability FAQ

Across 3,611 Mazda 323 javelin vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 javelin MOT issues are: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).

The typical Mazda 323 javelin in our data has covered around 91,210 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 javelin

See how the Mazda 323 javelin stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:

323 javelin vs 3 323 javelin vs Mx-5 323 javelin vs 6 323 javelin vs 2

Check a specific Mazda 323 javelin

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Mazda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks