CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK02 KCV

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,842 mi
Last recorded44,842 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 KCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,842 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 44,842 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,173 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,687 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Front both sides sills have corrosion

Nearside Front outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords / tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides sills have corrosion

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

mist of oil underside

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 21 Jan 2017 40,149 miles

Nearside Front has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2016 38,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust 1 hanger corroded off on back box

Fail 9 Jan 2016 38,389 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)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust 1 hanger corroded off on back box

Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,388 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underneath

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2014 34,159 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underneath

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion setting in underneath

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,207 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK02 KCV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DK02 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK02 KCV?

You can check the full history of DK02 KCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK02 KCV registered?

DK02 KCV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is DK02 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK02 KCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK02 KCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK02 KCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.