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J129 DSL

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ129 DSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 122,100 miles

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

Oil leak

under vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 122,100 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

under vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 16 Dec 2006 117,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 117,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 28 Jun 2006 116,857 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 116,827 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) 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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

in my opinion this veichle is very dangerous to drive

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2005 114,149 miles

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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J129 DSL is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 108,110 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 J129 DSL, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J129 DSL is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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