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EY52 GGK

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 GGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,953 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front undertray insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 13 Jan 2026 74,950 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 28% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 37% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front undertray insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 16 Jan 2025 73,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 23%

Offside Rear outer sill / closing panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch bite point very low

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,179 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,367 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 47,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 32,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged rubber cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,632 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,306 miles

rear wiper poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2016 27,306 miles

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

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

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2015 27,045 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 27,045 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,401 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,401 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,533 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 25,533 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear 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 16 Aug 2012 24,455 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,749 miles

slight delamination to rear number plate

Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 10,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 6,749 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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EY52 GGK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EY52 GGK, 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 EY52 GGK registered?

EY52 GGK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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