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NKZ 8968

1992 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,625 mi
Last recorded143,625 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mazda Eunos127,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 8968
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 143,625 miles

Front & rear suspension components have surface corrosion .

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

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 142,881 miles

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

there is surface corrosion on the underneath of the car

Fail 10 Aug 2024 142,863 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

there is surface corrosion on the underneath of the car

Fail 18 Apr 2024 142,823 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,100 miles

Oil leak ()

advise : both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,100 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

advise : both rear tyres outer walls slightly perished

advise : under body/susp surface corrsion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 138,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on sills/inner sills/foor/chassis/ o/s/r sill

Fail 28 Mar 2012 138,901 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

centre stop lamp inop

corrosion on sills/inner sills/foor/chassis/ o/s/r sill

Fail 30 Aug 2011 138,775 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 138,717 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 135,940 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 135,897 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 129,025 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 124,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 118,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 118,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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NKZ 8968 is a 1992 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 127,624 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 NKZ 8968, 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 34 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 NKZ 8968 registered?

NKZ 8968 is a 1992 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is NKZ 8968 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKZ 8968 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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