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H278 NLJ

2002 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,839 mi
Last recorded150,839 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Eunos129,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 150,839 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 150,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 150,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 150,659 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 150,557 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 150,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 150,320 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 149,907 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 149,372 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 148,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 146,799 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,721 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 144,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 143,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 142,377 miles

Both front top ball joints gaiters peristed

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 140,757 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 139,577 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2010 139,577 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP RUBBER STARTING TO WEAR

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 137,069 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2008 136,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 135,811 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 134,045 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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H278 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H278 NLJ, 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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What year was H278 NLJ registered?

H278 NLJ is a 2002 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is H278 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H278 NLJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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