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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 zxi v

2 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda 323 zxi v vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 zxi v has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,259 miles.

2
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
3,165
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 zxi v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 zxi v MOT tests:

  • Other117%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%

Mazda 323 zxi v pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
8250%
9367%
1010%
11450%
12250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda 323 zxi v MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
  3. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (2 times)
  5. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  7. Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  10. Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
  11. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  12. bonnet hinge bolts loose (1 times)
  13. centre and rear exhaust heavily rusted (1 times)
  14. front brake discs rusted (1 times)
  15. n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking (1 times)

Mazda 323 zxi v pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 5 60% 96,459
1997 1 7 43% 130,059

Mazda 323 zxi v reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda 323 zxi v vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 zxi v MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Mazda 323 zxi v in our data has covered around 113,259 miles.

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