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BK61 VXL

2011 Mazda CX-7

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,732 mi
Last recorded129,732 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VXL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 129,732 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes worn ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms aged and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes worn ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms aged and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 119,887 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 108,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,241 miles

both o/s and n/s front brake discs inner surfaces scoured /rusted

light corrosion /rusting on rear subframe and suspension arms arms and inner sills.

rear suspension bushes showing age related perishing o/s and n/s.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,237 miles

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

both o/s and n/s front brake discs inner surfaces scoured /rusted

light corrosion /rusting on rear subframe and suspension arms arms and inner sills.

rear suspension bushes showing age related perishing o/s and n/s.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,539 miles

front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2018 74,539 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,332 miles

Emission passed (undetected peak)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shallow cut to outer wall of nearside front tyre (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 54,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,236 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall has cut in sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall has cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate.

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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BK61 VXL is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,043 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 BK61 VXL, 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 15 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK61 VXL registered?

BK61 VXL is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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