What year Mazda 323 GT is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1985 Mazda 323 GT has the highest pass rate at 66.7%, out of 375 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 323 GT MOT failures?

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

CarHunch

Get Started

Mazda 323 GT — Reliability by Year

2,197 vehicles · MOT data 1983–1985 · first-test pass rates

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

✓

Best pass rate year

1985

66.7% pass rate · 375 vehicles

⚠

Lowest pass rate year

1984

50.0% pass rate · 939 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1985	66.7%	93,587 mi	375
1984	50.0%	82,143 mi	939
1983	—	—	883

← All Mazda models

Check any UK registration — free MOT history and risk insights.