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EO02 ZLZ

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,762 mi
Last recorded65,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 ZLZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,762 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 61,629 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 56,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 47,867 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 47,857 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 36,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 25,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s fronts corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 21,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 20,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,425 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,234 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 8,724 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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EO02 ZLZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO02 ZLZ, 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 EO02 ZLZ registered?

EO02 ZLZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EO02 ZLZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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