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PO61 VCA

2011 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,271 mi
Last recorded79,271 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 VCA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

disc back plates corroded

underside/sill areas corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 79,271 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

disc back plates corroded

underside/sill areas corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all steel suspension components corroded

brake disc back plates corroded

underside corroded eg floor, sills etc

Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all steel suspension components corroded

brake disc back plates corroded

underside corroded eg floor, sills etc

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,967 miles

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

Front brake back plate corroded

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

underside corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight corrosion , rears worst (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion underside

various suspension components corroded eg all arms, subframes etc

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,710 miles

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

slight corrosion underside

suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2022 64,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion underside

suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2021 60,233 miles

all brake discs slightly deteriorated/corroded

both rear anti roll bar link rubber boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,219 miles

all brakes discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

all tyres in poor condition

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 20 Dec 2018 52,028 miles

front tyres worn, approx 3mm

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. s/s (5.2.3 (b))

front tyres worn, approx 3mm

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,709 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 45,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,250 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 43,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 39,101 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 39,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,160 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 34,160 miles

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

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

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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PO61 VCA is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 PO61 VCA, 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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PO61 VCA is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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