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H173 XAB

1998 Mazda Eunos

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,528 mi
Last recorded163,528 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Eunos135,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 XAB
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 163,528 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres on 2.mm tread depth.

offside & offside front brake flex hose started to perishe up.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 163,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam HEADLIGHT MECHANISM FAULTY (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable MAJOR FLUID LEAKS AND STEERING TOO ROUGH WHEN ROTATED (2.2.C.1d)

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW TREAD 185/60/14

OIL LEAKS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 162,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 162,157 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight brake binding nearside front.

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 162,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 162,016 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 135,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 132,781 miles

Offside rear sill corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 132,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear sill corroded.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 128,974 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 128,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 118,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 112,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 112,413 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 110,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 110,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 107,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 107,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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H173 XAB is a 1998 Mazda Eunos in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 H173 XAB, 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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H173 XAB is a 1998 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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