MAZDA 323 MOT Pass Rate
65.4% of 2,691 MAZDA 323 MOT tests pass.
The 323 passes 65.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
The MAZDA 323 passes 65.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 65.3% | 2,681 | 84,387 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 323
The most common reason the MAZDA 323 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 83.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 83.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 53.0% | Excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.6% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 43.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 11.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.5% | Inscription illegible |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate