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    Mazda 323

    Mazda 323 Reviews

    You'll find all our Mazda 323 reviews right here. Mazda 323 prices range from $2,995 for the 323 Astina to $5,990 for the 323 Astina.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 323's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Mazda 323 dating back as far as 1993.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Mazda 323, you'll find it all here

    Mazda 323 Reviews

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    Mazda 3 2017 review: 40-year evolution from the first 323

    Mazda 3 2017 review: 40-year evolution from the first 323

    11 Jul 2017 by Malcolm Flynn
    Many things in life can't be done twice. Being born, reading War and Peace and jumping off a decent cliff are all prime examples, but going back in time is something you can't even do once. Read more
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    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-2003

    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-2003

    24 May 2016 by Ewan Kennedy
    Mazda first sold cars in Australia in the 1960s and was a minor player for quite a few years as Australians were very suspicious about cars coming from Japan in those days. How things have changed.... Read more
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    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-2003

    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-2003

    14 Jul 2014 by Ewan Kennedy
    Mazda3 has been at the top of the sales races in Australia many times in the last few years. Today we take a look at how honourable ancestor, the Mazda 323, fares in the used-car market. The 323 was... Read more
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    Used cars for sale under $7000 review

    Used cars for sale under $7000 review

    6 Aug 2012 by Bill McKinnon
    No matter how schmick the car looks, though, at this sort of money there are probably one or two expensive time bombs lurking within it. Read more
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    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-1998

    Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-1998

    28 Jan 2009 by Graham Smith
    Mazda has often done things differently. Rather than serve up similar cars to everyone else they have often trodden a different path and come up with something a little more interesting than the run-... Read more
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    Mazda 323 SP20 2001 Review

    Mazda 323 SP20 2001 Review

    27 Apr 2001 by Paul Gover
    We've heard some big promises from Mazda over the past year. Promises of a new rotary-powered RX-8, a go-getter MX-5 replacement and a return to the good looks and driving enjoyment of the early... Read more
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    Mazda 323 Lantis 1993 Review

    Mazda 323 Lantis 1993 Review

    29 Oct 1993 by Patrick Lyons
    A brief test drive at the Japan Automobile Research Institute test track near Tokyo confirmed the car has the engineering and dynamics to make it one of Australia's most popular driver's cars. Mazda... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $3,975
    Based on 18 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $2,995
    Highest Price
    $5,990
    See all Mazda 323 pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    Astina 1.8L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $3,300 – 5,170 2003 Mazda 323 Astina Pricing and Specs
    Protege Shades 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $2,640 – 4,070 2003 Mazda 323 Protege Shades Pricing and Specs
    Astina Shades 1.8L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $2,640 – 4,070 2003 Mazda 323 Astina Shades Pricing and Specs
    Protege 1.8L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $2,640 – 4,070 2003 Mazda 323 Protege Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Mazda News

    Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year

    Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year

    24 Jan 2025 by Tim Nicholson
    New 2026 Mazda CX-5 hybrid system revealed! Patent filings shows how different Mazda's approach is to Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Nissan X-Trail e-Power, GWM Haval H6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Reports

    New 2026 Mazda CX-5 hybrid system revealed! Patent filings shows how different Mazda's approach is to Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Nissan X-Trail e-Power, GWM Haval H6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: Reports

    21 Jan 2025 by John Law
    It's the same car underneath! From the 2022 Nissan Z to the Ford BA Falcon and Holden VT Commodore, these are some of the best and most surprising automotive design makeovers ever sold in Australia

    It's the same car underneath! From the 2022 Nissan Z to the Ford BA Falcon and Holden VT Commodore, these are some of the best and most surprising automotive design makeovers ever sold in Australia

    12 Sep 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis
    Mazda riding the wave

    Mazda riding the wave

    27 Jun 2013 by Paul Gover
    RIP 3-Door Hatches

    RIP 3-Door Hatches

    20 Oct 2009 by Bryce Levido
    2002 Mazda 323

    2002 Mazda 323

    10 Aug 2002 by CarsGuide team
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    New Hatchbacks under $25,000

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    Mazda 323 FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Mazda 323 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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