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J189 YEO

1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,558 mi
Last recorded185,558 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster132,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 YEO
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 185,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise service brake efficienty just met brake require adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Nov 2014 185,558 miles

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front and rear suspension arms advanced corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 181,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

underside of vehicle rusty,

Fail 15 Oct 2013 181,689 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

underside of vehicle rusty,

Pass 24 Oct 2012 178,322 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 178,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 174,672 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel has slight bind by hand

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 174,666 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front wheel has slight bind by hand

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 164,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

front and rear discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 29 Jul 2010 164,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

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

front and rear discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,414 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,414 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 139,056 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 139,056 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 127,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 127,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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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J189 YEO is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J189 YEO, 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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J189 YEO is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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