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G161 VGG

1998 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Eunos135,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 VGG
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 128,103 miles

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

front suspension components corroding suspension arms and subframe

rear sill area at rear corroding o/s and n/s

rear suspension components corroding suspension arms and subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2024 127,722 miles

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

front suspension components corroding suspension arms and subframe

rear sill area at rear corroding o/s and n/s

rear suspension components corroding suspension arms and subframe

Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Rear number plate deteriorating

all shock absorber dust boots split

front suspension components corroding suspension arms springs and subframe

rear sill area at rear corroding o/s and n/s

rear suspension components corroding springs suspension arms and subframe

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

all shock absorber dust boots split

front suspension components corroding suspension arms springs and subframe

rear sill area at rear corroding o/s and n/s

rear suspension components corroding springs suspension arms and subframe

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill/lower wing corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2021 124,346 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill/lower wing corroded, not within a prescribed area

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,368 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 115,368 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 114,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,108 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 111,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 101,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 100,162 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 100,141 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 97,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

prop seal slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 97,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 95,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 93,678 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 93,669 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 93,215 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 92,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 91,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 90,994 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Eunos?

Based on 35,442 MOT tests across 2,197 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
2,982
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,156
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,011
parking brake recording little or no effort 957
fog lamp not working 920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 758
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G161 VGG is a 1998 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 135,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Eunos fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G161 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Eunos typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G161 VGG registered?

G161 VGG is a 1998 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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