Mazda 323 vs Suzuki Swift
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
M
Mazda 323
1992–1994
Reliability composite
72
/ 100
Good
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€1,500–€1,500Documented issues
0
⭐ Better composite reliability
S
Suzuki Swift
1999–2001
Reliability composite
77
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€1,500–€1,600Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Suzuki Swift wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.