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M897 YWE

2005 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

236,522 mi
Last recorded236,522 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Eunos117,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 236,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 236,517 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 236,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 225,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 225,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 219,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 217,191 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 201,178 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 201,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 184,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 184,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 163,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 162,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 159,785 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 159,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 158,566 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

oil leak

under tray lose

Fail 2 Apr 2016 158,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

oil leak

under tray lose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 155,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,614 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 153,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 149,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 146,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 146,440 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 142,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,114 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 131,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,571 miles

Brake pipes have been greased limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 125,571 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have been greased limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 117,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 97,788 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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M897 YWE is a 2005 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 M897 YWE, 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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M897 YWE is a 2005 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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