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L520 MBV

2003 Mazda Eunos

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,124 mi
Last recorded154,124 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Eunos127,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 MBV
MakeMazda
ModelEunos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 154,124 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Mar 2025 147,250 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,317 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and inner side wall damaged 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 127,551 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 126,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 125,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 125,474 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 123,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 123,350 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,080 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 110,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 112,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 112,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 110,045 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 107,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 105,780 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 97,710 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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L520 MBV is a 2003 Mazda Eunos in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L520 MBV, 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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L520 MBV is a 2003 Mazda Eunos, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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