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HJ57 VZR

2007 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VZR
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,750 miles

Heat shield rattling on cat.

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,947 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,947 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 75,304 miles

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

hand brake lever is a bit high

Pass 16 Oct 2021 67,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,462 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,998 miles

Front Inner Brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2019 57,998 miles

Front Inner Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 53,462 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,016 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,719 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,387 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,582 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 13,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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HJ57 VZR is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ57 VZR, 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 19 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ57 VZR is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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