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EJ52 XEL

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 XEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,750 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,798 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,946 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 90,917 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,657 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,309 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 79,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,094 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 77,094 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,309 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,085 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,950 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,451 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,651 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,470 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,518 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,203 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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EJ52 XEL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ52 XEL, 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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EJ52 XEL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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