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Mazda 323 MOT Results

67.6% pass rate
from 145 tests in 2020
(16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (13% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.69% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
  • 12% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (9.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (5.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (0.73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.69% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.69% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.69% fail on Brake pads
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (3.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (40% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (97% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 0.69% fail on Tyres
    • 0.69% fail on Tread depth
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  • Mazda 323 1989
    Tidy looks, sweet engines and brilliant reliability. Plenty of kit in SE Exec versions. Got fuel injection from 1991.