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K243 EGM

1997 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda Eunos114,524 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022

roll cage fitted

safety harnesses fitted

vehicle modified for track

Pass 6 Sep 2017
Pass 4 May 2016
Pass 20 May 2015 175,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 175,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 174,796 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 172,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 166,591 miles

all four tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 161,583 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 161,583 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyres wearing inside edges front getting close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2009 154,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 154,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 153,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 148,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 147,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 136,816 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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K243 EGM is a 1997 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 114,524 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 K243 EGM, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K243 EGM is a 1997 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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