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The Mazda 323 moved from the BG generation (1989–1994) to the BA generation (1994–1998), and the front subframe changed with it, so a BG cross member is not a straight swap onto a BA shell. Always confirm the generation code with the breaker against your registration, as parts crossing that 1994 boundary are unlikely to interchange directly.
Both years sit within the BA generation (1994–1998), so the cross member is likely to be from the same family, but confirm with the breaker using your exact registration, as running-gear revisions can occur within a generation without a visible facelift. Providing your VIN or reg to the breaker is the safest route to a confirmed match.
Engine size can affect the front subframe because heavier or more powerful engines sometimes require a stronger or differently mounted cross member, so a 1.3 unit may not be identical to a 1.8 item even within the same generation. Tell the breaker both your engine size and your registration to make sure they pull the right part.
Trim level — whether LX, GLX, or any other — does not affect the front cross member, as this is a structural running-gear component determined by generation and engine, not specification level. You may find minor cosmetic differences in any ancillary brackets depending on what was fitted to the donor car, but the core cross member itself is trim-neutral.
The 1996 car sits within the BA generation (1994–1998), but whether any mid-generation revision affected the front cross member specifically is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume either way. A good breaker will cross-reference your VIN to be certain before sending the part.
The 323F and 323C shared platforms with the mainstream 323 range within the same generation, so there is a reasonable chance the front cross member is compatible, but body style alone does not confirm it — generation and engine size are what matter. Confirm with the breaker using the registration of both the donor and your own vehicle before purchasing.