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L557 RKU

2008 Mazda Eunos

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,685 mi
Last recorded137,685 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Eunos134,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 RKU
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,685 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 137,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All suspension components heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,400 miles

All suspension components are heavily corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 137,003 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rails squashed slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 136,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rails squashed slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 136,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 135,758 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 135,758 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 133,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 132,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 128,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 123,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2013 119,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 117,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

n/s front tyre slight damage outter sidewall

o/s front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2010 113,858 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 111,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,969 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 105,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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L557 RKU is a 2008 Mazda Eunos in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L557 RKU, 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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L557 RKU is a 2008 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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