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NL12 YJV

2012 Mazda CX-7

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda CX-766,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YJV
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 68,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 68,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 60,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,465 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,434 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 47,343 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,393 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 44,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235 55 19 105 v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 38,868 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet not working

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 30,582 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,346 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,167 miles

both front brake discs corroded inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 18,496 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 18,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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NL12 YJV is a 2012 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 YJV, 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 NL12 YJV registered?

NL12 YJV is a 2012 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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