CarVerify

Free Car Check

J979 DAP

2002 Mazda Eunos

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

182,636 mi
Last recorded182,636 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Eunos129,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 DAP
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 182,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 182,636 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 180,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 179,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 178,083 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 176,443 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 174,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 172,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 169,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 167,495 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 164,995 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 162,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 159,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 155,033 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 150,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 150,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 145,612 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 135,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 133,192 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 130,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 122,024 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
Full Mazda Eunos reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J979 DAP is a 2002 Mazda Eunos in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 129,302 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 J979 DAP, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J979 DAP?

You can check the full history of J979 DAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J979 DAP registered?

J979 DAP is a 2002 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is J979 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J979 DAP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J979 DAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J979 DAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.