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OY57 VVU

2007 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,318 mi
Last recorded128,318 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VVU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,318 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off from nearside front lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to brake discs

Front brake pads worn unevenly

Heavily undersealed

Rear lamp lenses fading

Pass 13 Sep 2021 126,945 miles

Front brake pads worn unevenly, possible brake imbalance

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Sep 2021 126,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front levelling device bracket broken away from lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Front brake pads worn unevenly, possible brake imbalance

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Aug 2020 124,368 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 124,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 119,631 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 112,759 miles

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Sep 2017 103,121 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 93,992 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,347 miles

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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OY57 VVU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OY57 VVU, 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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OY57 VVU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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