1986 Mazda 323 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1986 Mazda 323 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1986 Mazda 323 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 | $14.57 | $15.19 |
1986 Mazda 323: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 27 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,038 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1986 Mazda 323
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (2), electrical system (1) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1986 Mazda 323?
No 1986 Mazda 323 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 1986 Mazda 323, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, electrical system and power train. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The figures, translated
It uses the 1.6L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 8.7 L/100 km works out to about 26 litres per 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $134.90 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
A good match for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
The 323 in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 323 answers the big questions. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.49 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting.
Your move
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1986 Mazda 323 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Mazda 323 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Mazda 323
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 Mazda 323?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1986 Mazda 323 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1986 Mazda 323 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1986 Mazda 323 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.