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L979 XLP

1993 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Mazda Eunos129,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 XLP
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 81,770 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 80,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,553 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,332 miles

N/S/R Sill Corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 80,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R Sill Corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

o/s front tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,319 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,362 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,940 miles

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

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

slight oil leak at gear box

Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,462 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 69,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 64,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L979 XLP is a 1993 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 129,601 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 L979 XLP, 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 33 years old, this Mazda Eunos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L979 XLP registered?

L979 XLP is a 1993 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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