Mazda Eunos
From 1,615 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 112 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 112 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 68 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 51 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 47 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 46 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 44 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 42 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 40 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 36 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 34 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17.5% of Eunos failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £112.
Mazda Eunos on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 33 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 33. At this rate, roughly 24.2 years until none remain. Now at 70.4% of its peak (1,102 in 2009 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 348 | 428 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 359 | 419 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 290 | 492 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2024 Q4 | 285 | 502 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q3 | 370 | 439 | +1 | -0 | +14 |
| 2024 Q2 | 362 | 433 | +0 | -0 | +15 |
| 2024 Q1 | 291 | 489 | +0 | -27 | -27 |
| 2023 Q4 | 302 | 505 | +0 | -6 | -6 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 70.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 73.8% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2003 | 68.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2002 | 74.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
3 earlier years
| 2001 | 58.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2000 | 58% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1999 | 77.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eunoss tested had between 90,872 and 139,569 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 118,261 median miles, the Eunos has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda Eunos MOT pass rate?
The Mazda Eunos has a 70.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,615 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda Eunos?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda Eunos is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 112 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
How many Mazda Eunoss are on UK roads?
There are 348 Mazda Eunoss currently licensed on UK roads, with 428 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda Eunos at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda Eunos is 118,261 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 90,872 and 139,569 miles.
Buying a used Eunos?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £112 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.