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L577 YRP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,652 mi
Last recorded124,652 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 124,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,244 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 120,735 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,144 miles

General corrosion throughout

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,003 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,003 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,270 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 104,270 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 88,004 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 88,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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L577 YRP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L577 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L577 YRP registered?

L577 YRP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L577 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L577 YRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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