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HJ61 VBD

2011 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,148 mi
Last recorded166,148 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 VBD
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 166,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,902 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 154,902 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,877 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 124,409 miles

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

Reserve travel at handbrake lever at a minimum

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack centre screen lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 124,407 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))

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

Reserve travel at handbrake lever at a minimum

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip / crack centre screen lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,315 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,550 miles

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,550 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,298 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,792 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,934 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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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HJ61 VBD is a 2011 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 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,043 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 HJ61 VBD, 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 15 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ61 VBD is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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