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EA02 OZH

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,241 mi
Last recorded69,241 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 OZH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body sill's to rear corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 63,174 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front, lower arm rear suspension bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,174 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,198 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 58,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 57,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,412 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side rear wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

both side rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,158 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 49,015 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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,553 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 46,553 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,657 miles

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,687 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2008 35,356 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2007 33,498 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut to tread

nearside rear tyre cracking to side wall

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,065 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 OZH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA02 OZH registered?

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

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