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L161 RHL

2003 Mazda Eunos

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,375 mi
Last recorded169,375 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Eunos127,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 RHL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 169,375 miles

Both rear arches corroded non-structural

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 166,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 165,721 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,716 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 156,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 155,985 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 155,976 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 154,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 153,730 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 152,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 151,420 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,835 miles

both front and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front pads getting down

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 140,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front pads getting down

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,492 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 130,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 117,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 117,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 105,234 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 105,234 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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L161 RHL is a 2003 Mazda Eunos in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 127,964 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 L161 RHL, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Eunos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L161 RHL is a 2003 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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