Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 1993
57.4% pass rate
from 47 tests in 2021
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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.3% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.3% fail on Joints
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.1% fail on Hand lever
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end

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