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CM 777

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,876 mi
Last recorded110,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM 777
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,876 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 110,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,309 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 107,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,079 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,470 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,896 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,637 miles

offside rear outer sill is corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,632 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,599 miles

offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,934 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,025 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,819 miles

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

Rear of both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,762 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 53,648 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CM 777 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 CM 777, 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 29 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 CM 777 registered?

CM 777 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is CM 777 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM 777 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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