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EO52 ZRA

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,020 mi
Last recorded68,020 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 ZRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,941 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 64,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,975 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,153 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 54,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,143 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 47,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,101 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,227 miles

ECU light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,091 miles

engine management light on dash

nearside rear door is damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,718 miles

rear no plate deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,885 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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EO52 ZRA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EO52 ZRA, 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 EO52 ZRA registered?

EO52 ZRA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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