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J797 NLJ

1991 Mazda Eunos

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,719 mi
Last recorded192,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda Eunos129,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 192,719 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower suspension arms substantial corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside various corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2026 192,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower suspension arms substantial corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside various corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 188,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor rusted

rust under car

sills rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 188,788 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor rusted

rust under car

sills rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 185,416 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect underside due to protective coating

Fail 12 Mar 2024 185,416 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect underside due to protective coating

Pass 5 Apr 2023 182,237 miles

rust under car

sills rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 178,644 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 174,535 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspention rusted

both inner and outter sills rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 172,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,086 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 170,279 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 168,610 miles

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

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2017 168,609 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog lamp fitted to n/s/r (1.3.2a)

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

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2016 166,139 miles

oil leak

rust under car

Pass 7 Apr 2015 163,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 159,504 miles

few rust spots under car

Fail 28 Mar 2014 159,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

few rust spots under car

Pass 22 Mar 2013 156,012 miles

few rust spots under car

Pass 30 Mar 2012 153,141 miles

Oil leak

rust spots under car

Pass 25 Mar 2011 149,653 miles

rust under car

Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,648 miles

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

rust spots under car

Pass 26 Mar 2009 142,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 139,756 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2007 133,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 133,091 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 122,047 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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J797 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda Eunos in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 129,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J797 NLJ, 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 35 years old, this Mazda Eunos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J797 NLJ registered?

J797 NLJ is a 1991 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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