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J161 LTR

1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,083 mi
Last recorded158,083 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster132,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 LTR
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 158,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,828 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 157,824 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 157,677 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 157,674 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 136,169 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 136,140 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,944 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,391 miles

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

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

OBJECT INSIDE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ;- RATTLES WHEN ROTATED

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 103,005 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 15 Apr 2008 98,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,424 miles

oil leak,stone chip in front screen,wheels been curbed,signs of grounding underneath.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 95,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda Eunos Roadster?

Based on 2,887 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
2,598
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
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J161 LTR is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 132,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J161 LTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda Eunos Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J161 LTR registered?

J161 LTR is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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