2000 Mazda Eunos — MOT failures & pass rate
302 MOT tests on the 2000 Mazda Eunos are in this dataset, and 76.5% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.6% fail rate), the 2000 Eunos comes out 3.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, emissions & environmental and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.6% of all tests — 6.0 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, headlamp aim and headlamp — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 38 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 17.2% in the 60-90k band and 30.1% in the 150k+ band, a 12.9-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 27.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 47 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 29 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.9% | 27 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.0% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 5 | Wipers | 12 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.2% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.2% | 79 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 24.8% | 75 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.2% | 58 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 33 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 58 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 76 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 23.7% |
| 150k+ | 73 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 73 | 24.7% |
| 2023 | 59 | 23.7% |
| 2024 | 60 | 23.3% |
| 2025 | 50 | 26.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Eunos
On a 2000 Eunos, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (9.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (8.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Mazda Eunoss pass their MOT?
76.5% of the 302 2000 Mazda Eunos MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Mazda Eunos?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (9.6%).
Does the 2000 Eunos get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.2% in the 60-90k band to 30.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 302 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.