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GU12 HNZ

2012 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HNZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 115,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

Fail 8 Jan 2024 114,952 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front tyres ply cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear sub frame and rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,224 miles

DPF light flashing

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Underside corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 111,212 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

DPF light flashing

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to determine if headlamp leveling system working

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,146 miles

(Diesel Particulate Filter) is beginning to block.The DPF light flashes

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 106,146 miles

(Diesel Particulate Filter) is beginning to block.The DPF light flashes

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty topped up (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,798 miles

DPF warning light flashing (particulate filter fault)

Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,798 miles

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

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

DPF warning light flashing (particulate filter fault)

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,085 miles

DPF warning light flashing (particulate filter fault)

Front wiper blade smearing the screen

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 99,084 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning light flashing (particulate filter fault)

Front wiper blade smearing the screen

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,929 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,905 miles

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

dpf light flashing on dash

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

dpf light flashing on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,074 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,074 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,346 miles

kids seat fitted rear.

vehicle has under panels.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

kids seat fitted rear.

vehicle has under panels.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU12 HNZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU12 HNZ, 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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What year was GU12 HNZ registered?

GU12 HNZ is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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