MOT reliability

Mazda 323 l

Q: Is the Mazda 323 l reliable?

Across 5 Mazda 323 l vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda 323 l?

The typical Mazda 323 l in our data has covered around 114,619 miles.

5 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed

59%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Mazda 323 l vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 l has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,619 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,797

Avg miles / year

2.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 l problem areas

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

Other90%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Brakes4%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Steering4%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Mazda 323 l pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
7	1	100%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	2	50%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
18	5	60%
19	2	100%
20	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Mazda 323 l MOT faults

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
advise gearbox oil leak (2 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) (1 times)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)

Mazda 323 l pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	6	67%	39,839
1990	1	6	50%	254,420
1988	1	3	100%	73,930
1987	2	12	50%	102,453

Mazda 323 l reliability FAQ

Across 5 Mazda 323 l vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 l MOT issues are: Offside Front 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); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 l in our data has covered around 114,619 miles.

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