Mazda 323 MOT data by year
The Mazda 323 appears in 11,559 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1981–2021. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 70.4%.
11,559
MOT tests analysed
70.4%
Pass rate
29.6%
Fail rate
1981–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,235 | 70.9% | 29.1% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.0% | 1,847 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 1,388 |
| 3 | Brakes | 11.8% | 1,359 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 942 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.7% | 655 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 646 |
| 7 | Tyres | 5.0% | 575 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.7% | 431 |
Methodology & source. Based on 11,559 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.