MAZDA EUNOS1996 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a complete lack of MOT testing for over thirteen years. The last recorded test occurred in August 2013 at 145,672 miles, where it passed after an initial failure. Given that no tests have been performed since 2013, the current mechanical and structural integrity of the car is unknown. The maintenance trend has effectively ceased, suggesting the vehicle has likely sat stationary or been neglected for a decade. The recorded mileage of 145,672 miles is low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a total stagnation in usage. Between 2011 and 2013, the car covered only 12,439 miles, and there is no mileage data recorded following the 2013 test. Such long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal engine seal issues, regardless of how low the odometer reading suggests. A buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points. Records from 2012 and 2013 specifically flagged corrosion on the nearside rear outer sill and both rear suspension mounting areas. In a vehicle of this age, these surface rust issues may have progressed into structural rot that would fail a modern inspection. The braking system also requires urgent scrutiny, as the 2013 failure highlighted thin pads, pitted, and scored discs across all wheels, along with poor parking brake efficiency. Without recent mechanical verification, the safety of the braking and suspension components cannot be guaranteed.