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G688 SBV

2002 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,648 mi
Last recorded237,648 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Eunos129,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 SBV
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 237,648 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 234,043 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 234,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 230,257 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 230,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 226,407 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 226,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 220,633 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 220,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 214,844 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 214,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 210,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 207,508 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 206,085 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 203,249 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 203,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 203,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 200,274 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2015 200,274 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2014 197,640 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 197,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 187,968 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 173,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 163,844 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 155,772 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 153,767 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake getting high

Pass 2 Jun 2008 149,300 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 4 May 2007 149,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 149,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 146,893 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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G688 SBV is a 2002 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 129,302 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 Eunos fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G688 SBV, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G688 SBV is a 2002 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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