MOT reliability

Mazda 323 lx

Q: Is the Mazda 323 lx reliable?

Across 3,996 Mazda 323 lx vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda 323 lx in our data has covered around 102,164 miles.

3,996 vehicles · 621 completed MOT tests analysed

61%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3,996 Mazda 323 lx vehicles and 621 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 lx has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,164 miles.

3,996

Vehicles

621

MOT tests

7,548

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 lx problem areas

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

Other116%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Steering3%
Brakes3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Visibility0%

Mazda 323 lx pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	8	62%
8	38	74%
9	62	65%
10	79	59%
11	55	58%
12	33	61%
13	29	59%
14	46	54%
15	45	58%
16	36	56%
17	23	70%
18	40	60%
19	49	59%
20	31	61%

Fuel types: Petrol (3,988), Other (5), Diesel (3)

Most common Mazda 323 lx MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (27 times)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (25 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (24 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (22 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
Oil leak (19 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (16 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (14 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (14 times)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (14 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (13 times)

Mazda 323 lx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	6	67%	100,152
1999	2	8	75%	98,186
1998	17	86	64%	98,659
1997	25	136	62%	112,137
1996	8	48	56%	104,226
1993	12	70	54%	102,815
1992	8	43	56%	105,674
1991	8	35	66%	128,489
1990	7	31	58%	122,274
1989	2	8	62%	108,786
1988	10	23	65%	93,412
1987	25	106	59%	85,730

Mazda 323 lx reliability FAQ

Across 3,996 Mazda 323 lx 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 lx MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323 lx in our data has covered around 102,164 miles.

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