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M127 LYL

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 88,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 87,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 87,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 83,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 83,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,327 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight n/s front brake inbalance.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,335 miles

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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M127 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M127 LYL, 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 M127 LYL registered?

M127 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M127 LYL safe to buy?

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