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L497 MBL

1999 Mazda Eunos

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Eunos137,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 96,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,755 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind lower wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded.

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,406 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,403 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,402 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,780 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 61,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,532 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 May 2006 53,899 miles

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

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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L497 MBL is a 1999 Mazda Eunos in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L497 MBL, 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 L497 MBL registered?

L497 MBL is a 1999 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is L497 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 MBL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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