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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 javelin sx

1,252 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
54%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,252 Mazda 323 javelin sx vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 javelin sx has an overall 54% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,825 miles.

1,252
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
12,083
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 javelin sx problem areas

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

  • Other92%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
  • Brakes1%

Mazda 323 javelin sx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161258%
172658%
183060%
191844%
20633%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,252)

Most common Mazda 323 javelin sx MOT faults

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

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (10 times)
  2. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  3. Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (6 times)
  4. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (5 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
  7. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (4 times)
  8. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  10. Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)

Mazda 323 javelin sx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 18 68 54% 106,185
1988 9 24 54% 79,144

Mazda 323 javelin sx reliability FAQ

Across 1,252 Mazda 323 javelin sx vehicles in our MOT data, 54% pass the MOT (a 46% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 javelin sx MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a).

The typical Mazda 323 javelin sx in our data has covered around 96,825 miles.

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