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H261 FNV

1997 Mazda Eunos

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,871 mi
Last recorded150,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Eunos114,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy. resivoir not transparent

racing harnesses fitted for seatbelts

slight corrosion to ns sill

Fail 30 Jul 2018 150,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy. resivoir not transparent

racing harnesses fitted for seatbelts

slight corrosion to ns sill

Pass 4 May 2017 150,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 147,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2016 147,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 147,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight rusting both outer sills

Pass 5 Apr 2013 169,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 166,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 129,724 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 164,260 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 164,257 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2006 163,460 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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H261 FNV is a 1997 Mazda Eunos in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 114,524 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 H261 FNV, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H261 FNV registered?

H261 FNV is a 1997 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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