What year Mazda 323 1 5 Glx Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Mazda 323 1 5 Glx Auto has the highest pass rate at 64.6%, out of 912 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 323 1 5 Glx Auto MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 323 1 5 Glx Auto 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 5 Glx Auto — Reliability by Year

1,556 vehicles · MOT data 1985–1987 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 323 1 5 Glx Auto was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1986

64.6% pass rate · 912 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1987

55.7% pass rate · 341 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1987	55.7%	72,151 mi	341
1986	64.6%	78,765 mi	912
1985	—	—	303

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