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FD61 VBL

2012 Mazda CX-7

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,421 mi
Last recorded107,421 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VBL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 107,421 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,626 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on clean up front headlights

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,492 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,492 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 95,012 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 95,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,185 miles

DPF warning light flashing

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 24,682 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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FD61 VBL is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD61 VBL, 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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FD61 VBL is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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