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L285 RHL

2004 Mazda Eunos

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

228,848 mi
Last recorded228,848 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Eunos127,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 RHL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 228,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parking brake travel

Fail 6 Nov 2025 228,815 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 228,358 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 227,029 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2023 227,024 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 225,344 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 225,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 223,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 232,640 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust shields loose

Pass 1 Jul 2020 222,527 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 222,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 211,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 190,010 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 170,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 170,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center rubber not on hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on Wheel when in lock (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling on Wheel when in Lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired Bolt Touching Steering Arm when in Lock (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 139,402 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 139,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 133,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 128,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 124,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 121,383 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 111,390 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 111,291 miles

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

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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L285 RHL is a 2004 Mazda Eunos in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L285 RHL, 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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L285 RHL is a 2004 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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