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DV12 YKU

2012 Mazda CX-7

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YKU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,555 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 65,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,140 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,255 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 44,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 26,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,230 miles

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

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

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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DV12 YKU is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV12 YKU, 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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DV12 YKU is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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