Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
58.0% pass rate
from 312 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.96% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.96% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.96% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.96% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
    • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.32% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.32% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 8.0% fail on Wipers (78% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.96% fail on View to rear
      • 0.96% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Tank
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Body condition
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Floor
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Steering
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Condition

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