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EA02 OZJ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,113 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 114,531 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 94,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads getting low

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

surface corrosion to both front upper strut bearing members

windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

windscreen

nearside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

surface corrosion to both front upper strut bearing members

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads getting low

general condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

Pass 1 Aug 2015 87,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2014 77,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2014 77,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,669 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,912 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,323 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 OZJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OZJ, 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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What year was EA02 OZJ registered?

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

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