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Mazda 323 MOT Results

60.9% pass rate
from 233 tests in 2017
(34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Subframe mounting
    • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Front drive shafts (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Location (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (55 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage condition (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.3% fail on Rear
    • 0.86% fail on Trailing arms (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 15% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear lamps
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Battery
    • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.86% fail on Fog lamp
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Rear wheels
      • 4.7% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.2% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Components (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Pipes
        • 0.43% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.86% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Operation
      • 0.43% fail on Leaks
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal
        • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.43% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.43% fail on Restricted movement
  • 6.9% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.43% fail on Tank
      • 0.43% fail on Cap
    • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 3.0% fail on Body condition
    • 2.6% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis
    • 0.43% fail on Body security
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Drivers
  • 4.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.43% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Requirements
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering system
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.43% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.86% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Operation
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Condition
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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.