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EA02 OZG

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,860 mi
Last recorded66,860 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 OZG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 66,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 62,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 61,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 61,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 59,107 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,721 miles

engine bay covers

wiper mark across o/s of screen

Pass 11 May 2017 54,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace soon (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers and under body trays

slight wiper mark across screen

Pass 5 May 2016 51,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wiper mark across o/s of screen

Pass 19 May 2015 49,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 47,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 47,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 45,066 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 45,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 43,048 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 31,574 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,947 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 26,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front wipers replaced

Pass 15 May 2007 22,119 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 22,117 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 18,575 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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EA02 OZG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 63,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA02 OZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA02 OZG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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