Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 1998

56.2% pass rate

from 274 tests in 2021

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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.73% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
- 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.1% fail on Suspension arm
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.9% fail on Springs
  - 2.9% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.9% fail on Coil spring
- 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.73% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.73% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.73% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
15% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 6.2% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 6.2% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 4.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
  - 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.36% fail on Cable
- 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.73% fail on Flexible brake hoses
15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 8.0% fail on Joints (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.2% fail on Chassis
  - 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.36% fail on Body
  - 0.36% fail on Other body component
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.73% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.73% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.73% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.73% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.36% fail on Transmission oil leaks
6.2% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.8% fail on Washers
- 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.36% fail on Windscreen
- 0.36% fail on View to rear
  - 0.36% fail on Mirrors
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
- 2.2% fail on Condition
5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
2.2% fail on Steering
- 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.5% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 0.73% fail on Power steering
  - 0.73% fail on Other components
0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.73% fail on Registration plates
0.36% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.36% fail on Attachment