Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
54.8% pass rate
from 330 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.91% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.91% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.61% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
    • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.30% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.30% fail on Carrier
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Bracket
    • 0.30% fail on Seats
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.30% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.30% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.30% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.91% fail on Washers (72% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.91% fail on Steering (75% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end

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