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MAZDA 323 Used Car Review

The Mazda 3 is today one of the country's most popular cars, yet Australia fell in love with Mazda hatchbacks as early as 1977 with the first 323. It sold like hotcakes in 1981 when a new-generation front-wheel-drive 323 replaced the rear-drive model. There were various hatch, sedan and wagon body styles, and in the mid-1990s there was even a V6 alternative to the mainly four-cylinder line-up. A sporty SP20 model bolstered the 323's image before the model was replaced from 2004 onwards by the Mazda 3.

Pros

Cons

  • Good ride comfort and handling for its time
  • SP20 variant was particularly good fun to drive
  • Refinement of old 2.0-litre V6
  • Spare parts may be harder to come by now
  • Autos only had either three or four speeds
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top1998 Mazda 323 Astina White 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 254155 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

MAZDA 323 1998 (Used) - 323 ASTINA MULTI POINT F/INJ 1.8L 4 SP AUTOMATIC)

$3,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Lansvale, NSW

Dealer used
23/04/2024

Top2001 MAZDA323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs

  • 267000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2001 MAZDA 323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„ CLEARANCE SALE šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„ šŸ MAZDA 323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs šŸ ODO: 267,000KMs šŸ CLEAR "PPSR" šŸ AUTO šŸ 4CYL šŸ 1.6L šŸšŸ IT IS A TRADE IN AND FOR SALE AS IS WITHOUT RWC - DRIVES WELL You are most welcome to inspect and test drive 8 Centenary Road Slacks Creek QLD 4127 Monday to Friday 09:00-04:00 Saturday 09:00-02:00 PLEASE CONTACT US AT ZERO FOUR ONE ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO THREE TWO ONE TO BOOK AN INSPECTION PRIOR TO COMING TO THE C

$1,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Slacks Creek, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

Top2003 MAZDA 323 ASTINA hatch manual excellent value

  • 271297 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

2002 mazda 323 manual hatchback excellent value 3 months rego new windscreen and just passed pink slip in excellent condition and drives well we are located in 2 haberfield rd haberfield we offer delivery anywhere in australia extended warranty available

$4,850 Excl. Gov. Charges
Haberfield, NSW

Dealer used
23/04/2024

Top2003 Mazda 323 BJ II-J48 Astina Silver 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 220728 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

***AUTOMATIC*** AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT*** HATCHBACK*** CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP*** SERVICE HISTORY*** 4 CYLINDER*** DON'T DILLY DALLY ON THIS PRICE*** GRAB A BARGAIN ON THIS ONE FOLKS*** *** CCC = BETTER CARS FOR LE$$ *** WE HAVE 200+ VEHICLES $4999 - $19999 *** ALL 200+ VEHICLES COME WITH A WARRANTY *** ALL 200+ VEHICLES ARE THE BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET *** ALL 200+ PRICES ARE DRIVE-AWAY NO MORE TO PAY - (VERY CONVENIENT)! *** FAST FINANCE ARRANGED ON-SITE OR OVER-THE-P

$3,999 Drive Away^
Rocklea, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2003 Mazda 323 BJ II-J48 Astina Silver 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 288140 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

YES VEHICLE IS STILL AVAILABLE!! We are a family owned Business with two great locations who have been buying, Selling, and Trading pre-loved vehicles for over 29 years in the same community. We have an onsite Vehicle Loan Specialist to make Financing your next car Fast and Easy. Every vehicle sold includes Safety Certificate and most come with an Australia Wide Limited Warranty, Conditions Apply!! Our car mart location is within 2 minutes of the Morayfield train station and 30 minutes fro

$7,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Morayfield, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2003 Mazda 323 BJ II-J48 Astina Silver 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 220728 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

***AUTOMATIC*** AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT*** HATCHBACK*** CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP*** SERVICE HISTORY*** 4 CYLINDER*** DON'T DILLY DALLY ON THIS PRICE*** GRAB A BARGAIN ON THIS ONE FOLKS*** *** CCC = BETTER CARS FOR LE$$ *** WE HAVE 200+ VEHICLES $4999 - $19999 *** ALL 200+ VEHICLES COME WITH A WARRANTY *** ALL 200+ VEHICLES ARE THE BEST VALUE ON THE MARKET *** ALL 200+ PRICES ARE DRIVE-AWAY NO MORE TO PAY - (VERY CONVENIENT)! *** FAST FINANCE ARRANGED ON-SITE OR OVER-THE-P

$3,999 Drive Away^
Rocklea, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2003 Mazda 323 BJ II-J48 Astina Blue 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 108726 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

2003 Mazda 323 BJ II-J48 Astina Blue 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

$7,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Springwood, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2000 Mazda 323 ASTINA

  • 105937 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

RELIABLE 1.8 LITRE ENGINE, SMOOTH 4 SPEED AUTO, POWER WINDOWS, ALLOY WHEELS, LOW KILOMETRES AND MUCH MORE... This vehicle is located at Sky Motors, 347 Main North Road, Enfield, SA 5085. We are one of the biggest and best, quality second hand vehicle used car dealerships in Adelaide and South Australia. Our friendly team ensures we always have the lowest prices and best used car deals in Adelaide and South Australia. 1-5 Year EXTENDED WARRANTY and 24 hour Road side Assistance Available. Fas

$7,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Enfield, SA

Dealer used
Yesterday

2001 MAZDA323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs

  • 267000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

2001 MAZDA 323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„ CLEARANCE SALE šŸ”„šŸ”„šŸ”„ šŸ MAZDA 323 AUTO 4CYL 1.6L 267,000KMs šŸ ODO: 267,000KMs šŸ CLEAR "PPSR" šŸ AUTO šŸ 4CYL šŸ 1.6L šŸšŸ IT IS A TRADE IN AND FOR SALE AS IS WITHOUT RWC - DRIVES WELL You are most welcome to inspect and test drive 8 Centenary Road Slacks Creek QLD 4127 Monday to Friday 09:00-04:00 Saturday 09:00-02:00 PLEASE CONTACT US AT ZERO FOUR ONE ZERO ZERO ZERO ZERO THREE TWO ONE TO BOOK AN INSPECTION PRIOR TO COMING TO THE C

$1,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Slacks Creek, QLD

Dealer used
Yesterday

2003 MAZDA 323 ASTINA hatch manual excellent value

  • 271297 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

2002 mazda 323 manual hatchback excellent value 3 months rego new windscreen and just passed pink slip in excellent condition and drives well we are located in 2 haberfield rd haberfield we offer delivery anywhere in australia extended warranty available

$4,850 Excl. Gov. Charges
Haberfield, NSW

Dealer used
23/04/2024

1998 Mazda 323 Astina White 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 254155 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

MAZDA 323 1998 (Used) - 323 ASTINA MULTI POINT F/INJ 1.8L 4 SP AUTOMATIC)

$3,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Lansvale, NSW

Dealer used
23/04/2024

2001 Mazda 323 BJ II Astina Silver 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 204117 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

SN1476 ***NEW TIMING BELT - COMFORTABLE - RWC - 12 MTH WTY*** This 2002 MAZDA 323 is located at National Automotive, (Ph: ), Carcity, Ringwood, 25 kms from the Melbourne CBD. While we consider reasonable offers be aware we have priced this car as competitively as possible so our price is fixed. HOURS: MON - SAT 9:30 - 4:30 - SUN 10:30 - 4:00 PM Great looks and driving enjoyment comes in the shape of the MAZDA 323 Astina. The 2002 Mazda 323 Astina makes a statement. Extremel

$7,490 Drive Away^
Ringwood, VIC

Dealer used
19/04/2024

2002 Mazda 323 Astina Silver 4 Speed Automatic Hatchback

  • 233039 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

VERY ECONOMICAL LITTLE AUTO WITH MAZDA RELIABILTY VERY TIDY INSIDE AND OUT WITH COLD AIR COND. FOR FRIENDLY ENQUIRIES, INSPECTION AND TEST DRIVE SEE US AT OUR LONG STANDING DEALERSHIP, ONLY 7 KMS FROM THE CBD.,WITH ONSITE QUALITY SERVICE CENTRE

$5,499 Excl. Gov. Charges
Blair Athol, SA

Dealer used
18/04/2024

2001 MAZDA 323 ASTINA 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

  • 323000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Just had new fuel pump and filter, new spark plugs and leads also new ignition coil. Runs perfectly manual transmission. Only serious buyers. Will come with a pink slip and ready for rego Located Tumut NSW

$1,800Negotiable
Tumut, NSW

03/04/2024

2002 MAZDA 323 ASTINA 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 158601 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

looking to swap or sell my Mazda 323 perfect car for a learner low ks as shown on one of the photos reserve camera Reliable car car still has rego till 04/06/24 ks will change due to me still driving it

$5,500Negotiable
Burnside, VIC

24/03/2024

Overview of the Mazda 323

Overview of the Mazda 323

The Mazda 3 is today one of the country's most popular cars, yet Australia fell in love with Mazda hatchbacks as early as 1977 with the first 323.

It sold like hotcakes in 1981 when a new-generation front-wheel-drive 323 replaced the rear-drive model.

There were various hatch, sedan and wagon body styles, and in the mid-1990s there was even a V6 alternative to the mainly four-cylinder line-up. A sporty SP20 model bolstered the 323's image before the model was replaced from 2004 onwards by the Mazda 3.

MAZDA 323 GENERATIONS (SINCE 1994)

1994-1998

1998-2003

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

1.6L 4-cylinder: 7.0 to 7.7 litres per 100km

1.8L 4-cylinder: 7.7 to 8.3 litres per 100km

2.0L 4-cylinder (SP20): 8.0 litres per 100km

2.0L V6: 10.0 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO MAZDA 323

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: MAZDA 323 (1998 TO 2003)

The youngest Mazda 323 is now quite an old car. That means you really need to look at every prospective purchase on its individual merits, rather than on any hard and fast rules.

That said, there are a couple of recurring themes to be observed, starting with a 323 that has ever had its engine overheated.

This can be tricky to determine years later, but any engine that blows blue or grey smoke on start-up, has a misfire or a rough idle could be exhibiting the long-term effects of once having been too hot. This damage is permanent, too, and won't go away with a service.

Automatic versions also required their transmissions to be serviced according to the factory maintenance schedule.

A quick check involves getting the engine temperature up to normal (after a five-minute drive, for instance) letting it idle and removing the transmission dipstick.

The fluid on the stick should be a clean, clear red colour and shouldn't smell of burnt toast.