Mazda 323 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,686 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,686 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Mazda 323 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and road wheels.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 323 tends to fail
Share of Mazda 323 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, road wheels, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Mazda 323 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda 323 is about average for its age: 60% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda 323?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda 323 in 2024: 13 years and older, 60%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda 323 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mazda 323 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).