What year Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb has the highest pass rate at 66.7%, out of 4,734 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb — Reliability by Year

10,125 vehicles · MOT data 1981–1983 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 323 1 3 Litre Hb was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	—	—	557
1982	—	—	4,834
1981	66.7%	35,829 mi	4,734

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