MOT reliability

Mazda 323f gsi

Q: Is the Mazda 323f gsi reliable?

Across 105 Mazda 323f gsi vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda 323f gsi in our data has covered around 91,758 miles.

105 vehicles · 308 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 105 Mazda 323f gsi vehicles and 308 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323f gsi has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,758 miles.

105

Vehicles

308

MOT tests

9,388

Avg miles / year

2.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323f gsi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 323f gsi MOT tests:

Other109%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Brakes2%
Steering2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Mazda 323f gsi pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	5	100%
4	8	88%
5	14	57%
6	18	72%
7	54	69%
8	71	62%
9	62	60%
10	41	63%
11	8	62%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
15	1	100%
16	1	100%
17	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (100), Other (5)

Most common Mazda 323f gsi MOT faults

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (30 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (17 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (14 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (12 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (10 times)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (9 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (9 times)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (8 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (8 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)

Mazda 323f gsi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	3	13	77%	55,133
2002	3	11	73%	50,280
2001	1	5	80%	53,877
2000	3	18	56%	102,958
1999	31	171	64%	102,212
1998	13	66	65%	82,919
1991	1	4	75%	186,152

Mazda 323f gsi reliability FAQ

Across 105 Mazda 323f gsi vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323f gsi MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 323f gsi in our data has covered around 91,758 miles.

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