Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
63.4% pass rate
from 82 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth

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