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AA57 BOW

2012 Mazda CX-7

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

153,887 mi
Last recorded153,887 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 BOW
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,887 miles

General surface corrosion apparent under vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 149,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 143,003 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front exhaust clamp broken and system slightly loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 126,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,272 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lens is damaged slightly

Fail 15 Dec 2022 113,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lens is damaged slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,772 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust ( flexi ) clamp defective

Fail 21 Apr 2022 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust ( flexi ) clamp defective

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 81,760 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55r17 marshall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,237 miles

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2018 88,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 51,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,518 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight smear from wipers

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,852 miles

DPF warning on display

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall split/perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,631 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-7?

Based on 44,043 MOT tests across 3,131 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,890
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 756
position lamp(s) not working 597
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 573
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 441
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AA57 BOW is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2012 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 66,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda CX-7 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA57 BOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda CX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA57 BOW is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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