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L553 KJV

2008 Mazda Eunos

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Eunos134,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,208 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 73,208 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,093 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and both lower front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 73,093 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top and both lower front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,355 miles

Nearside Rear shocker stiff travel

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker stiff travel

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,775 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 71,693 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,075 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,524 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 67,022 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly cut on the inside but does not reach ply or cords

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,022 miles

Nearside front tyre badly cut on the inside but does not reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,531 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

passenger seat not fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 76,531 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front passenger seat missing.

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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L553 KJV is a 2008 Mazda Eunos in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 134,981 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 L553 KJV, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Eunos is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L553 KJV is a 2008 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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