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L553 XTC

2005 Mazda Eunos

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Eunos117,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 140,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,111 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 140,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 139,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 138,549 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 134,160 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 132,519 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 130,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 129,583 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 129,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,996 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 123,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2008 122,173 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 122,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 114,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 103,967 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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L553 XTC is a 2005 Mazda Eunos in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L553 XTC, 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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What year was L553 XTC registered?

L553 XTC is a 2005 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is L553 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 XTC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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