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EY02 LNU

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 LNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,286 miles

Corrosion apparent to both outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2023 136,024 miles

Corrosion apparent to outer sill panels

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion apparent on outer sill panels

Pass 23 Sep 2021 121,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,629 miles

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

Minor corrosion starting at rear of offside outer sill panel

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

Nearside rear caliper fixing bolt has been changed.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 108,002 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,556 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 97,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Dip stick handle broken and missing

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,369 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 78,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,597 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 63,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,733 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 56,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 49,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear tryes sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,841 miles

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

rear tryes sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,494 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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EY02 LNU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EY02 LNU, 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 EY02 LNU registered?

EY02 LNU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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