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L494 YRP

2003 Mazda Eunos Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,480 mi
Last recorded181,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Eunos Roadster140,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelEunos Roadster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 181,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 179,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 178,046 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 176,837 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 174,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 172,627 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,759 miles

no standard suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2018 168,256 miles

aftermarket exhaust.

aftermarket shocks and springs all round

Pass 3 May 2017 164,988 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight deterioration in tyre tread

Fail 21 Apr 2017 164,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (1.7.5c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight deterioration in tyre tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 158,862 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 156,436 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 156,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 14 Apr 2014 153,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 153,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 149,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 139,386 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 129,211 miles

Just 50% of rear fog lamp visable from 15metres from behind car

Pass 8 May 2010 125,022 miles

not able to fully inspect underside components due to being covered in underseal

Pass 11 May 2009 116,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 116,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,345 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 106,345 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda Eunos Roadster?

Based on 2,887 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
2,598
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
parking brake recording little or no effort 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
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L494 YRP is a 2003 Mazda Eunos Roadster in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 140,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L494 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Eunos Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L494 YRP registered?

L494 YRP is a 2003 Mazda Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is L494 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 YRP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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