What year Mazda 323 I is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1989 Mazda 323 I has the highest pass rate at 66.7%, out of 142 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 323 I MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 323 I 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 I — Reliability by Year

745 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1989 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 323 I 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

1989

66.7% pass rate · 142 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

66.7% pass rate · 340 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1989	66.7%	54,400 mi	142
1988	66.7%	131,472 mi	340
1987	—	—	263

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