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K297 PHT

1998 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,394 mi
Last recorded164,394 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda Eunos135,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 PHT
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 164,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sills have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,661 miles

engine oil leak.

nearside rear outer sill corroded.

offside floor corroded (not excessively)

offside rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 160,625 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine oil leak.

nearside rear outer sill corroded.

offside floor corroded (not excessively)

offside rear inner sill corroded.

offside rear tyre worn low and badly perished.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 160,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 160,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2018 158,380 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and worn on inside edges

Fail 22 Aug 2018 158,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are cracked and worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 155,193 miles

ALL DISCS LIGHT CORROSION-SLIGHT BIND ALL BRAKES-R SERVICE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

MISC LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.

TYRE-O/S/R+N/S/R EDGE WORN+WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 155,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ALL DISCS LIGHT CORROSION-SLIGHT BIND ALL BRAKES-R SERVICE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

MISC LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.

TYRE-O/S/R+N/S/R EDGE WORN+WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,162 miles

CORROSION SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE TREAD/WALL DAMAGE+EDGE WORN.

O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL OFF STICK.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,162 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

CORROSION SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/R TYRE TREAD/WALL DAMAGE+EDGE WORN.

O/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL OFF STICK.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 150,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 148,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 148,491 miles

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2013 148,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 141,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 127,385 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 125,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 125,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 124,125 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 123,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 121,805 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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K297 PHT is a 1998 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 135,475 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 K297 PHT, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K297 PHT is a 1998 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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