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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.
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Top2000 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE SHADES 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 197605 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Great little manual car nil engine issues. - new battery bought 15/4/24 - Year old brake disc - new rear shockies - damage on attached photos Ready to go.

$4,000
Midland, WA

22/04/2024

1987 Mazda 323 DELUXE 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 198621 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Mazda 323 1987 5 speed manual. This car is a pleasure to drive. It's light, handles well and is great on fuel. Everything is functional - including all electrics. The tires are near new, so they'll be safe over winter. The bodywork has a few dings and fading paint. There are spots of rust however given the car's age it's in remarkably good condition with nothing structural to worry about. It does have air conditioning however it's not as effective as a modern cars. The most recent service ha

$3,800Negotiable
Wembley, WA

16 hours ago

2003 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE (SHADES EDITION) 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 215145 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 1.8L

One careful lady owner since new! A credit to its' owner this highly original car, always garaged, fastidiously maintained and with a full service history still looks almost as good as the day it was driven out of the showroom. Features include a recently added Pioneer radio/CD with reversing camera, USB input and Bluetooth plus air conditioning, spotless velour trim, remote central locking, alloy rims and two front airbags.

$5,950
Ridgehaven, SA

25/04/2024

2003 Mazda 323 SP20 Manual Sedan

  • 222400 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Perfect car for a first car buyer! It is an awesome first vehicle. It's a great car to learn manual on. FEATURES FIRST CAR BUYERS LOVE: - Power steering - Front & rear power windows - Full body kit - 16" alloy wheels - Climate control air conditioning - Kenwood DDX4 double din head unit with Bluetooth connectivity and nav SAFETY FEATURES 2 airbags to protect you and your family. I've had the car for 8 years it's never skipped a beat, it's very reliable and cheap to maintain. Rego runs out in

$3,500Negotiable
Chester Hill, NSW

24/04/2024

2000 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE SHADES 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 197605 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 1.6L

Great little manual car nil engine issues. - new battery bought 15/4/24 - Year old brake disc - new rear shockies - damage on attached photos Ready to go.

$4,000
Midland, WA

22/04/2024

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

2002 Mazda 323 Protege Sports Edition 5 Sp Manual 4d Sedan

  • 182420 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Runs well & is very reliable, handles well & is comfortable. Interior kept free of chemicals, smoke, animals, etc. Has been regularly serviced & the last one was recent. Tires are good, overall condition is pretty good for the age. Was garaged over the last 2 or 3 years. Nice exhaust note as it's the sports edition, strut brace & firm suspension give an enjoyable direct feel of the Rd, got a bit of get up for what it is. Minor damage on the left front quarter panel area. Rego until July.

$5,000Negotiable
Lara, VIC

13/07/2022

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Overview of the Mazda 323

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OverviewGenerationRunning CostsSimilar ModelsWhat To Look Out For

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.