Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 2002

50.1% pass rate

from 439 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Suspension (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.46% fail on Linkage
  - 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.91% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.46% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.46% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.23% fail on Springs
  - 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
17% fail on Brakes
- 8.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 5.0% fail on Rbt
      - 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 5.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Electronic braking system
- 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.68% fail on Brake discs
- 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.23% fail on Pedal
  - 0.23% fail on Hand lever
- 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.46% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.23% fail on Lever
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.8% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.68% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.68% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.23% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
- 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.23% fail on Switch
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
9.3% fail on Visibility
- 6.8% fail on Wipers
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 0.46% fail on Bonnet
- 0.46% fail on View to rear
  - 0.46% fail on Mirrors
- 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.23% fail on Windscreen
7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Body
  - 0.46% fail on Panel
  - 0.23% fail on Other body component
- 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Bumpers
- 0.23% fail on Transmission
  - 0.23% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.23% fail on Joints
- 0.23% fail on Doors
  - 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition
- 0.23% fail on Seats
  - 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 5.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Requirements
  - 0.23% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
5.9% fail on Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
2.5% fail on Steering
- 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.8% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.46% fail on Power steering
  - 0.46% fail on Operation
  - 0.23% fail on Pipes and hoses
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment