Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.1% pass rate
from 189 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.53% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.53% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.53% fail on Chassis
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.53% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition
    • 0.53% fail on Seats
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's seat
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Horn
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.2% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates

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