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1993 Mazda 323 SE Hatchback

All Mazda 323 BG trims (1990–1994) → All Mazda 323 generations →
1993 Mazda 323 – front
Photo: 1991 Mazda 323 LX in Current Blue Metallic, Front Left, 06-07-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the BG (BG, 1990–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1991 Mazda 323 LX in Current Blue Metallic, Front Left, 06-07-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992 Mazda 323 GLXi ABS Automatic 1.6 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mazda 323 (sedan) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1991 Mazda 323 LX in Current Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 06-07-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mazda 323 interior - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1993 Mazda 323 SE Hatchback is an 82-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,479 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 82 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 92 lb-ft of torque at 2500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The 323 measures 163.6 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,238 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$9,479 ($21,320 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.6L SOHC 8-valve I4
Displacement1.6 L
Horsepower82 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque92 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity13 gal
Dimensions & Weight
Length163.6 in
Width65.7 in
Height56.6 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
Curb Weight2,238 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.6 in
Headroom Rear37.6 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear34.2 in
Shoulder Room Front53.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear53.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1993 Mazda 323 SE 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

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 323. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 19, 2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.

Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.

NHTSA campaign 15V674000

Nov 18, 1997 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE.

Consequence: A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE (WITH ADDITIONAL DUST LIP) IN VEHICLES WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY, THE RAILS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED WITH MODIFIED RAILS IF THEY EXCEED THE INSPECTION CRITERIA.

NHTSA campaign 97V211000

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 323

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda 323. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts6
Power Train2
Electrical System1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Parking Brake1
Structure1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 4, 2008 · Parking Brake
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA 323. THE CONTACT DROVE A LONG DISTANCE WITHOUT REALIZING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED. SHE BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT DID NOT…”
Apr 15, 2002 · Seat Belts, Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages
“CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, DRIVERSIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK AT ALL, ALSO DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WILL NOT CLOSE ON SHOULDER HARNESS, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF…”
Dec 23, 1999 · Seat Belts
“PASSIVE SHOULDER RESTRAINT ON DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN CAR IS STARTED. THE CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE COME OFF ITS TRACT AND IS HANGING LOOSE. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH…”
Oct 5, 1999 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION LEAKING CAUSING VIBRATION AT IDLE,JERKING AND HESITATION. NLM”
Nov 16, 1998 · Power Train
“INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CHOKES UP, DOES GO INTO REVERSE OR FORWARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK”

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 1993 MAZDA 323. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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