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M177 RRO

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,697 mi
Last recorded79,697 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 RRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,697 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 79,697 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,667 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 71,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,242 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 70,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,727 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,934 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 63,723 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 63,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,212 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 61,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 59,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 59,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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M177 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M177 RRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M177 RRO registered?

M177 RRO is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M177 RRO safe to buy?

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