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EA02 OZN

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear slight corrosion inner and outer sills

Fail 15 Oct 2024 112,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear slight corrosion inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2023 100,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 100,633 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing bald inside edge of tyres

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,207 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,205 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 50,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,472 miles

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

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

off side and near side outer sills surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

off side and near side rear inner arches surfaces corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 41,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low inner edges

off side and near side outer sills surfaces corrosion inner and outer sills both sides

off side and near side rear inner arches surfaces corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,153 miles

both rear antie roll bar links slight play and rubbers cracking slightly

both rear tyres on 2.mm and getting low inner edges

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,152 miles

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

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

both rear antie roll bar links slight play and rubbers cracking slightly

both rear tyres on 2.mm and getting low inner edges

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,891 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers slightly split

nearside rear brake pads low

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,524 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear brake pads low

rear number plate fading

Fail 24 Oct 2012 37,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear brake pads low

rear number plate fading

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low and discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front fog lamp glass broken/taped up

rear brake pads low

rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,070 miles

front brake pads low and discs have surface corrosion on inner faces

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front fog lamp glass broken/taped up

rear brake pads low

rear number plate fading

Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,240 miles

front and rear brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

rear number plate fading

Fail 27 Oct 2010 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front and rear brake pads are low

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

rear number plate fading

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,761 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,677 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,745 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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EA02 OZN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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