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K297 YOD

2004 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

165,293 mi
Last recorded165,293 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Eunos127,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 165,293 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 164,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,629 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 162,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg front to back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 161,949 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,836 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 160,830 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 160,224 miles

Heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 159,496 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 159,451 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Both sides of cat. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 158,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,680 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 156,680 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 155,083 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 155,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 153,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 153,246 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 152,358 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all b/pipes covered in under seal

under body covered in under seal

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,512 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 131,835 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,228 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 111,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,844 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 109,844 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 103,706 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,278 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 92,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 98,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,422 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 98,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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 YOD is a 2004 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 127,653 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 YOD, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K297 YOD is a 2004 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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