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Mazda 323 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
52.9% pass rate
from 497 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 323 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Springs
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
        • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 0.80% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.60% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Body condition
    • 0.60% fail on Floor (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Undertray
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Horn
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters
  • 8.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment

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