Mazda 323 1998

This generation of Mazda 323 has been produced from August, 1998 to February, 2001. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and power of from 75 to 114 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 72 to 90 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Mazda 323 1998 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.3 to 9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.1 to 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 323 1998 petrol engine version is Mazda 323 1.3i, consuming 7.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mazda 323 1998 diesel - Mazda 323 2.0 DiTD for 100 kilometers consumes 5.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mazda 323 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +4% for petrol engines and +12% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 323 modification.

Mazda 323 1998 CO2 emissions are from 174 to 215 grams per kilometer. Mazda 323 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mazda 323 1.3i, which produces 174 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.8 seconds has Mazda 323 1.8i version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 323 2.0 D reaching this speed only in 16.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 194 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 4-cylinder 114 hp version (Mazda 323 1.8i).

Lenght of Mazda 323 is 420 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Mazda 323 is about 2 cm longer than Toyota Corolla hatchback, but 5 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. Mazda 323 gross weight is from 1585 to 1715 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Mazda 323 trunk space is 355 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1000 litres.

This Mazda is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 650 €. According to user reviews, average Mazda 323 repair costs are 55 € per year. Users calculated Mazda 323 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.18 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mazda 323 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda 323 prices and costs.

In user reviews Mazda 323 received average grade 7.8 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 88% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Mazda 323 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 323 1999 1.3i Mar 1999 — Feb 2001

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.3 Petrol 75 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.5 Petrol 88 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.5i Automatic 1.5 Petrol 88 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1998 1.8i Aug 1998 — Jan 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds

1.8 Petrol 114 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 1.8i Automatic Aug 1998 — Jan 2001

Most powerfull petrol version (114 HP)

1.8 Petrol 114 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 323 1998 2.0 D Aug 1998 — Jan 2001 2.0 Diesel 72 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 323 1998 2.0 DiTD

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 90 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (5)

Mazda 323 prices

Mazda 323 1998 - 2001 hatchback price in Latvia is from 400 € to 900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 323 price is very low - Mazda 323 is approximately for 38 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1998 - 2001 prices). Despite of relatively low price Mazda 323 quality is above average (see below), so this Mazda can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mazda 323 2000 price 500 € 700 € 900 €
Mazda 323 1999 price 400 € 600 € 900 €
Mazda 323 1998 price 400 € 600 € 900 €

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Mazda 323 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mazda 323 reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of 25.9 percent of Mazda 323 of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.8%.

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Mazda 323 1998 features (options)

Percentage of Mazda 323 with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
58%
Conditioning
54%
Metallic paint
54%
Heated seats
11%

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Mazda 323 reviews

Total 17 Mazda 323 owner reviews

Mazda 323 1999 Petrol 1.8 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2021 (age of car 22 years) Owned for:30`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 7.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 51 € (~ 51 € per year)
Total car rating:
7
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