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2012 Mazda CX-7

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 XML
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 59,040 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 47,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 43,621 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 40,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 33,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 29,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 29,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,280 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,550 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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FT61 XML 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 FT61 XML, 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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FT61 XML is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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