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J740 NJR

1999 Mazda Eunos

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,978 mi
Last recorded178,978 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Eunos137,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 NJR
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 178,978 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 May 2024 167,016 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 159,239 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 159,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 153,508 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 153,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification osr top check nut loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,075 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All boots (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Over spray (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,075 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All boots (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Side marker light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Over spray (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S inner and outer sills. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 108,057 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 108,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,533 miles

off side rear sill has slight corrosion.

windscreen has slight scratches.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,533 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

head lights are not the same type.

off side rear sill has slight corrosion.

windscreen has slight scratches.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

headlamps are not a matched pair

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 98,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,824 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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J740 NJR is a 1999 Mazda Eunos in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 137,731 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 J740 NJR, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J740 NJR registered?

J740 NJR is a 1999 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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