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N31 MCL

1996 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,999 mi
Last recorded105,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear small area of corrosion offside rear sill ,still firm under finger\thumb pressure.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 104,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 101,105 miles

Drivers seat in fixed position

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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)

Fail 28 May 2014 101,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Drivers seat in fixed position

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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 11 Jun 2013 99,787 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,253 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Mar 2012 98,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,390 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,358 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 83,916 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Eunos Roadster?

Based on 2,887 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
2,598
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
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N31 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mazda Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N31 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Eunos Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N31 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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