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L16 GYD

2015 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GYD
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 127,330 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 95,001 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 18 Oct 2025 95,001 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,522 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,852 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 65,768 miles

Coolant leak SUSPECT - at rear of engine

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

TPMS light on

Fail 21 Oct 2023 65,768 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak SUSPECT - at rear of engine

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

TPMS light on

Fail 13 Oct 2023 65,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,164 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 46,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,529 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,046 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2018 15,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,156 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 64,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,462 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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L16 GYD is a 2015 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 L16 GYD, 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 11 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L16 GYD is a 2015 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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