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FV12 WTR

2012 Mazda CX-7

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,180 mi
Last recorded118,180 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WTR
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,180 miles

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

whole underbody and suspension have corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2024 115,182 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 115,182 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,497 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undercarriage rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,514 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 104,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,909 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,909 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trim covers fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,062 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,413 miles

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,320 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear suspension system is corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 30,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear suspension system is corroded

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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FV12 WTR is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV12 WTR, 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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FV12 WTR is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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