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N741 BJM

1997 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,652 mi
Last recorded191,652 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Eunos114,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 BJM
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 191,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 186,110 miles

Front Both front arms have surface corrosion

Offside Front under bonnet chassis leg has surface corrosion

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion to underside suspension items and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2022 183,546 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 180,878 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 180,878 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 174,411 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 174,409 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 171,968 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 171,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 169,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 157,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 157,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 146,387 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 146,386 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 135,742 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 135,742 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2012 122,560 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 122,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

drivers window in-op

Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 89,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,537 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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N741 BJM is a 1997 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N741 BJM, 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.

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N741 BJM is a 1997 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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