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CU12 FRO

2012 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 FRO
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 92,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,085 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,901 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,757 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 43,437 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Switch not operating correctly - not switching on just position lamps (1.1.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,969 miles

cracking on rear tyres

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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CU12 FRO is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU12 FRO, 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 CU12 FRO registered?

CU12 FRO is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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