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J397 COO

1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,323 mi
Last recorded154,323 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster132,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 COO
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 154,323 miles

light corrosion present on suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2021 154,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

light corrosion present on suspension components

windscreen washers could be improved

Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 153,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 150,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 146,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 142,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 137,674 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 124,238 miles

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,087 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 94,629 miles

all 4 road wheels slightly distorted on inside edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,246 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,511 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and sidewalls starting to perish.

headlamp beams could be improved.

some run out on alloy roadwheels.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,381 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 82,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drive belts squeeling

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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J397 COO is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J397 COO, 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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J397 COO is a 1991 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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