Mazda 323 1989 reliability and quality

Production year from 1989 to 1995

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 25% 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
2004 9 years 17.2% / 22.00% 17. 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