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K278 JHL

2005 Mazda Eunos

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,585 mi
Last recorded152,585 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda Eunos117,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 152,585 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 146,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses run very close to upper suspension arms and coil overs on lock to lock check

Fail 16 Dec 2015 146,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake hoses run very close to upper suspension arms and coil overs on lock to lock check

Pass 31 May 2013 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight brake bind to nearside front

Slight brake bind to offside front

Fail 31 May 2013 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight brake bind to nearside front

Slight brake bind to offside front

Pass 18 Aug 2011 132,207 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 132,207 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,538 miles

brake discs rusty on surface.

brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 127,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake discs rusty on surface.

brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 13 May 2009 111,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 105,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 97,368 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 97,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,644 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 88,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K278 JHL is a 2005 Mazda Eunos in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 117,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K278 JHL, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K278 JHL is a 2005 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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