Mazda 323 Glxi Abs (1993)
1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs
CarHunch analysed 547 real MOT records for the 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Mazda 323 is in serious trouble: only 7.6% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which means nine out of ten fail their MOT. With just 2.4% having ever recorded a dangerous defect, safety isn't the primary concern—age and wear are.
At around 100,000 miles these cars average just 0.22 failures and 0.4 advisories per test, suggesting most issues are minor maintenance rather than structural failures. If you're considering one, expect to budget for multiple repair visits before it passes, and factor in several MOT attempts before ownership becomes economical.
What to check before buying a 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 546 | 7.6% | 0.22 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Mazda 323 Glxi Abs vehicles fall between 84,265 and 117,015 miles.
MOT History Averages
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