Mazda 323 323 BJ

Mazda 323 323 BJ
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The Mazda 323 323 BJ (2000–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: BJ · Sold in: United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,215–4,466 mm
Width1,695–1,705 mm
Height1,405–1,470 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older60.1% (58.2–62.1)69.2%2,351

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension59.3%41.6%
Brakes40.0%36.4%
Tyres35.6%31.2%
Lights and electrics28.7%28.8%
Body, chassis and structure23.0%18.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks22.8%17.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 10 versions of the Mazda 323 323 BJ

United Kingdom 10 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–20031.31.3 LPetrol5-speed manual7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC177–179 g/km
2001–20031.61.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2001–20031.61.6 LPetrol5-speed manual7.4–7.7 L/100 km NEDC176–183 g/km
2001–20032.02.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC203 g/km
2001–20032.0 Turbo-Diesel · 2.0 TD2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC163 g/km
2000–20011.51.5 LPetrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2000–20011.51.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
2000–20011.81.8 LPetrol5-speed manual8.2 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
2000–20011.81.8 LPetrol4-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km NEDC216 g/km
2000–20012.0 Turbo-Diesel2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.