1986 Mazda 323 Luxury Hatchback
All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Mazda 323 Formule 4 1.6i Turbo 4WD front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Mazda 323 sedan 1.3 LX Finish Automatic (15909815039) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Mazda 323 sedan 1.3 LX Finish Automatic (15909806109) by Rutger van der Maar from Leiden, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 323 (15330117900) by Charlie from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Mazda 323 sedan 1.3 Envoy rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1986 Mazda 323 Luxury Hatchback is an 82-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 4-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,504 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 82 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 92 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The 323 measures 161.0 inches long on a 94.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,106 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $8,504 ($25,217 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L SOHC 8-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 82 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 92 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 54 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,106 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1986 Mazda 323 Luxury Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 323.
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 323
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Mazda 323 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 MAZDA 323. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.