What year Mazda 323 Javelin is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1988 Mazda 323 Javelin has the highest pass rate at 63.6%, out of 1,931 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 323 Javelin MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 323 Javelin 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 Javelin — Reliability by Year

3,595 vehicles · MOT data 1988–1989 · first-test pass rates

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

1988

63.6% pass rate · 1,931 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1989

61.1% pass rate · 1,664 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1989	61.1%	81,693 mi	1,664
1988	63.6%	88,795 mi	1,931

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