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H487 XUG

1998 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,383 mi
Last recorded147,383 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Eunos135,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 XUG
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 147,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,440 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,281 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2023 131,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 123,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 123,959 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,479 miles

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

vehicle underseald

Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,755 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of deteration

Fail 12 Apr 2018 104,751 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs pitted/ corroded

Rear tyres showing signs of deteration

Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,714 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,771 miles

osf tyre has damage to sidewall

osr tyre starting to wear out of shape

Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,771 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre has damage to sidewall

osr tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2013 76,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside starting to corrode advise waxoyl

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,182 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 71,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

suspect front calipers seized

Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,518 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

suspect front calipers seized

Pass 6 Sep 2006 58,842 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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H487 XUG is a 1998 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H487 XUG, 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 H487 XUG registered?

H487 XUG is a 1998 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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