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L4 FOU

2012 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FOU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 101,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 122,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 96,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,604 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 107,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,533 miles

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

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 1.6mm (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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,533 miles

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

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

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 1.6mm (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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2023 105,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,192 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 86,181 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,923 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,948 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 76,722 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 90,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,815 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,284 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,292 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,282 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))

Low effort on parking brake

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,780 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,659 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,673 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge nearly to cords/ ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge nearly to cords/ ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,312 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,805 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 40,626 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2012 34,572 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,846 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs heavily pitted inside

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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L4 FOU is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L4 FOU, 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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L4 FOU is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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