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DLZ 7158

2002 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

141,893 mi
Last recorded141,893 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-3112,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 7158
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 141,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes very corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 141,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler and breather pipes very corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 137,303 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck adrift

fuel pipes corroded

n/s o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s o/s rear sills corroded

n/s o/s rear suspension bushes perished and corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2008 137,296 miles

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

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck adrift

fuel pipes corroded

n/s o/s rear chassis corroded

n/s o/s rear sills corroded

n/s o/s rear suspension bushes perished and corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 137,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear brake slightly seized

Pass 3 Oct 2007 131,125 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear underside corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2007 131,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2006 126,821 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 126,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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DLZ 7158 is a 2002 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 112,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLZ 7158, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLZ 7158 registered?

DLZ 7158 is a 2002 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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