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AO12 ZZE

2012 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,947 mi
Last recorded153,947 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZZE
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 153,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 134,728 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose and adrift

Fail 7 Sep 2023 134,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temporary wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly loose and adrift

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2022 123,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,961 miles

osr tyre wearing on edge and slightly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,787 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,686 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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AO12 ZZE is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 ZZE, 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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What year was AO12 ZZE registered?

AO12 ZZE is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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