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L475 HYO

1996 Mazda Eunos

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,483 mi
Last recorded87,483 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Eunos119,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL475 HYO
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 87,483 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear sills corroded excessively and nsr inner wheel arch is holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Centre Brake lamp always on with positioning lights

Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,623 miles

various steering components corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 86,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,436 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,318 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Extensive surface corrosion front and rear suspension arms and sub frames

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,945 miles

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Light corrosion all front suspension components and sub frame

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,942 miles

Power steering component leaking Rack, base of pinion housing (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Light corrosion all front suspension components and sub frame

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,649 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 85,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,961 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack slightly oily (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak inner radiator hose ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 79,444 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering.rack, (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 79,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering.rack, (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,610 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,610 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,050 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,050 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,813 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 May 2013 70,590 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Fail 20 May 2013 70,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 68,247 miles

Advise general oil leaks.

Pass 18 May 2011 66,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 64,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 63,132 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 60,326 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,174 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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L475 HYO is a 1996 Mazda Eunos in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Eunos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 119,796 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 L475 HYO, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Eunos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L475 HYO is a 1996 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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