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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

  • Quality rated higher than that of Ford Laser twin

  • Refinement of old 2.0-litre V6

  • Very old now; worth considering 1st-generation Mazda 3

  • Was a bit pricier than rivals, including Ford Laser twin

  • 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.
Mazda323HatchbackAir conditioning?: YesPrivate sellerClear all

1996 MAZDA 323 ASTINA SHADES 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 272000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

Fully overhaul engine and freezing cooling Airconditiong

$3,000
Kearneys Spring, QLD

19 hours ago

FORD LASER 99 1.8 AUTO HATCH RWC COLD A/C

  • 184000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

FORD LASER 1.8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HATCHBACK GOLD 184000 KMS REGISTERED UNTILL 8/8/24 COLD AIR CONDITIONING POWER STEERING POWER WINDOWS POWER MIRRORS CENTRAL LOCKING DUAL AIRBAGS TILT ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN COLOUR CODED BUMPER BARS SAFETY CERTIFICATE ON SALE 6 MONTHS REGO REPLACED NEW ENGINE MOUNTS NEW CONTROL ARMS NEW AIR INTAKE HOSE RECENTLY SERVICED REPLACEMENT REAR STRUTS COLOUR CODED BUMPER BARS AND TRIM 14" ALLOY WHEELS ON 4 GOOD BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TYRES DRIVES VERY WELL VERY ECO

$4,500Negotiable
Loganholme, QLD

03/05/2024

MAZDA 323 MANUAL HATCHBACK

  • 270000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

!! As traded special !! 1999 Mazda 323 Astina Hatch 1.6L 4 cylinder 270,000 A/c 5 speed manual transmission 4 brand new tyres Oil and filter service Locally owned from brand new Cheap car at $3,250.00 Call Tom

$3,250
Launceston, TAS

02/05/2024

1998 MAZDA 323 ASTINA 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 317224 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Rego expires soon. Needs some work, has a slow oil leak and the struts supporting the tailgate need replacing.

$1,000
Glen Waverley, VIC

30/04/2024

MAZDA 323 BJ11 SEDAN BLACK AUTOMATIC 227000 KMS

  • 227000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

MAZDA 323 BJ11 1.8 BLACK SEDAN AUTOMATIC 227000 KMS AIR CONDITIONING POWER STEERING POWER WINDOWS POWER MIRRORS CENTRAL LOCKING KEYLESS ENTRY DUAL AIRBAGS 15 " ALLOY WHEELS COLOUR CODED TRIM AND BUMPER BARS TILT ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN VELOUR TRIM RADIATOR REPLACED HAS SMALL DAMAGE RADIATOR LOWER SUPPORT PANEL VERY ECONOMICAL FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES PLEASE PHONE

$2,500Negotiable
Loganholme, QLD

29/04/2024

2003 MAZDA 323 ASTINA SHADES 4 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK

  • 131993 km
  • Hatchback
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

Car drives 100% fine and works perfect has been an amazing car to drive. Only selling car as Im looking to upgrade. Car has few dents and scratches that can be fixed. Car has rego till Dec

$3,900Negotiable
Hurstville, NSW

16/04/2024

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

1989 MAZDA 323 All Others 3 SP AUTOMATIC 5D HATCHBACK, 5 seats

  • 165000 km
  • Hatchback
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

1989 Mazda shades manual 165000 km’s, nsw rego until October driven to and from work mainly, preventative maintenance including timing belt has been done, regularly serviced and cleaned, never smoked in, very good car with no headaches, I’m the 2nd owner from new and have had no issues in the 2 years I have owned it, everything works well including heater and A/C $4500 pickup only

$4,500Negotiable
Thurgoona, NSW

30/03/2024

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

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Overview of the Mazda 323

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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

Contact your nearest Mazda dealer. Mazda 323 parts and accessoriescan be found on Gumtree.

SIMILAR MODELS TO MAZDA 323

Ford Laser

Honda Civic

Nissan Pulsar

Toyota Corolla

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.