MOT reliability
Mazda 323 turbo 4x4
532 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
57%
MOT pass rate
Based on 532 Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,701 miles.
532
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
1,081
Avg miles / year
4.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 MOT tests:
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Other121%
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Brakes8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (532)
Most common Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (4 times)
- Battery insecure (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- sills,backing sills,floor corroding (2 times)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- n/s handbrake slightly low (1 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 123,761 |
| 1988 | 1 | 9 | 44% | 149,865 |
| 1987 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 118,589 |
Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 reliability FAQ
Across 532 Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 vehicles in our MOT data,
57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about
4.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Battery insecure; Oil leak.
The typical Mazda 323 turbo 4x4 in our data has covered around
127,701 miles.
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