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FJ02 MEU

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MEU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 45,171 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 45,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,807 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,573 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,926 miles

Offside Front brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Front floor has corrosion

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet at engine mounting has corrosion

Rear rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside and nearside front suspension lower arm rear bushes some deterioration.

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing more on inner tread sections.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,277 miles

Offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,370 miles

Front wipers smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,856 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 32,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 30,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

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 13 Mar 2013 28,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 270,990 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 27,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,179 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,655 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,597 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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FJ02 MEU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ02 MEU, 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 FJ02 MEU registered?

FJ02 MEU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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