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GF12 UCM

2012 Mazda CX-7

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,661 mi
Last recorded107,661 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UCM
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 107,661 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed engine started rattling badly but failed first 3 tests (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive lots of leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL AT MIN LEVEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,695 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bolts broken at joint (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEVEL MIN MARK

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,877 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

dpf light flashing

Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,252 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 77,252 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,752 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 43,486 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 42,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 26,704 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 UCM is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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