MOT reliability

Mazda 323f gxi

Q: Is the Mazda 323f gxi reliable?

Across 238 Mazda 323f gxi vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda 323f gxi in our data has covered around 82,813 miles.

238 vehicles · 514 completed MOT tests analysed

68%

MOT pass rate

Based on 238 Mazda 323f gxi vehicles and 514 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 323f gxi has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,813 miles.

238

Vehicles

514

MOT tests

8,757

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 323f gxi problem areas

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

Other113%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Steering3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Brakes1%
Body & structure0%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Mazda 323f gxi pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	12	75%
4	21	76%
5	25	72%
6	31	74%
7	79	71%
8	97	72%
9	93	68%
10	67	58%
11	24	58%
12	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (218), Other (20)

Most common Mazda 323f gxi MOT faults

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (28 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (23 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (18 times)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (14 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (12 times)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (11 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (10 times)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (10 times)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (10 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (9 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (9 times)

Mazda 323f gxi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	5	17	82%	40,002
2002	11	51	71%	57,610
2001	4	21	67%	76,512
2000	3	23	61%	96,158
1999	39	208	68%	85,928
1998	25	126	69%	93,295
1997	1	5	60%	146,427
1990	1	4	75%	130,427

Mazda 323f gxi reliability FAQ

Across 238 Mazda 323f gxi vehicles in our MOT data, 68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 323f gxi MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); 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 gxi in our data has covered around 82,813 miles.

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