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GF12 BFA

2012 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BFA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 118,104 miles

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

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

copper grease applied to brake pads

Fail 18 Aug 2025 118,098 miles

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

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

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

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

copper grease applied to brake pads

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,981 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 117,694 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 112,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Noise on drive- suspect wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

T.P.M.S. light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,624 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,011 miles

front brake discs wearing and front brake pad lining wearing low.

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Fail 22 Jan 2019 87,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs wearing and front brake pad lining wearing low.

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 12 May 2017 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 60,811 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,785 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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GF12 BFA is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF12 BFA, 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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GF12 BFA is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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