Mazda 323 1989 reliability and quality
Unfortunately, the most recent inspection data for this Mazda 323 is more than 10 years old, but at that time reliability was above average.
During regular inspections from 2004 to 2007 in average failures were found for approximately 21.3 percents of Mazda 323.
The most recent data available is for 2007, when the average defect rate for a 16-year-old Mazda 323 was 23.6 percent, the average for a car that age was 26.3 percent. Thus, in terms of reliability, Mazda 323 proved to be more reliable than 65% of the other cars tested.
A good used Mazda 323 could be a bargain - despite its relatively high reliability, it is around 50% cheaper than the average hatchbacks of a similar age.
Mazda 323 price and technical data
Mazda 323 1989 owner reviews
Hatchbacks 1989 - 1995 prices
| Year of inspection | Age of car | Failures found % / average for same age cars |
Place in rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 323 1995 | |||
| 2007 | 12 years | 23.6% / 26.30% | 20. from 57 |
| 2006 | 11 years | 25.0% / 27.60% | 23. from 59 |
| 2005 | 10 years | 18.7% / 22.40% | 23. from 70 |
| Mazda 323 1994 | |||
| 2006 | 12 years | 25.0% / 27.60% | 23. from 59 |
| 2005 | 11 years | 22.0% / 27.70% | 15. from 59 |
| 2004 | 10 years | 17.2% / 22.00% | 17. from 70 |
| Mazda 323 1993 | |||
| 2005 | 12 years | 22.0% / 27.70% | 15. from 59 |
| 2004 | 11 years | 21.2% / 26.90% | 15. from 67 |
| Mazda 323 1992 | |||
| 2004 | 12 years | 21.2% / 26.90% | 15. from 67 |