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J297 HGC

1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,160 mi
Last recorded150,160 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster132,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 150,160 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 149,046 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 148,424 miles

Offside Chassis rail damaged, but not split

Pass 3 Apr 2023 147,137 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 145,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 143,799 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 140,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 140,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 137,639 miles

slight damage to o/s chassis rail

slight exhaust blow on flexi pipie

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,814 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 133,813 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,952 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 129,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 20 Mar 2013 129,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 17 Feb 2012 125,392 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 125,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 123,767 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 121,735 miles

offside chassis rail has damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2009 121,562 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 121,330 miles

offside main chassis rail damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 120,020 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 120,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 119,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 115,394 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 115,394 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside 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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J297 HGC is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J297 HGC, 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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J297 HGC is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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