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MOT reliability

Mazda 323 zxi v6

32 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate

Based on 32 Mazda 323 zxi v6 vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323 zxi v6 has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 201,250 miles.

32
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
7,995
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323 zxi v6 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323 zxi v6 MOT tests:

  • Other111%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Brakes2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mazda 323 zxi v6 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71362%
81867%
92162%
101060%
11560%

Fuel types: Petrol (32)

Most common Mazda 323 zxi v6 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 323 zxi v6 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (4 times)
  2. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  8. Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (3 times)
  9. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
  11. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
  13. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)

Mazda 323 zxi v6 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 13 64 62% 209,129
1997 1 3 67% 98,814

Mazda 323 zxi v6 reliability FAQ

Across 32 Mazda 323 zxi v6 vehicles in our MOT data, 63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323 zxi v6 MOT issues are: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c); Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c); Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).

The typical Mazda 323 zxi v6 in our data has covered around 201,250 miles.

Compare the Mazda 323 zxi v6

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