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M21 SSL

1997 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,854 mi
Last recorded107,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Eunos114,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 SSL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 107,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 107,854 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 106,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 areas (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,437 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 105,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint securing pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tracking out. wearing tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,153 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,312 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Oil low on arrival

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,750 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 99,750 miles

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

Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front wheel slightly binding

surface corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,974 miles

Surface corrosion on all suspension & steering components

both front track rod end dust covers split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,133 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 89,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 89,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,809 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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M21 SSL is a 1997 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 114,524 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 M21 SSL, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M21 SSL registered?

M21 SSL is a 1997 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is M21 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 SSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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