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J238 UNC

2003 Mazda Eunos

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,832 mi
Last recorded189,832 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Eunos127,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 189,832 miles

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension (including subframe) components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 189,762 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

advise front suspension components corroded

advise rear subframe corroded

advise rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 188,941 miles

Clutch slave cylinder worn and rubber split.

Coolant leak ()

Rear Rear differential front pinon bearing has excessive play.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 188,941 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected inner rack joint broken. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave cylinder worn and rubber split.

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside front headlamp bouncing.

Rear Rear differential front pinon bearing has excessive play.

Pass 18 May 2021 187,740 miles

Reversing lamps not working.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 187,733 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 11 May 2020 186,936 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark Brake reservoir leaking where it attaches to master cylinder. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No reversing lamps.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2020 186,923 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark Brake reservoir leaking where it attaches to master cylinder. (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No reversing lamps.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 185,696 miles

Front Subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 May 2019 185,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 May 2019 185,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Mar 2019 185,678 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding When in brake rollers (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis Rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Power Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside upper and lower suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 185,153 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front inner sidewall cracked

nearside rear parking braking brake perfomance very low !!

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,890 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

imported car

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 181,890 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

imported car

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2013 176,565 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 160,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 164,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 164,489 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 154,611 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 154,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 151,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 137,254 miles

Offside and nearside wipers smearing slightly.

Offside rear brake caliper damp. Possible brake fluid weep.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 137,173 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside and nearside wipers smearing slightly.

Offside rear brake caliper damp. Possible brake fluid weep.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 127,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 127,639 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,283 miles

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Pass 23 Jun 2005 106,148 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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J238 UNC is a 2003 Mazda Eunos in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 127,964 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 J238 UNC, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J238 UNC is a 2003 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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