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RJ11 LRU

2011 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 LRU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 13 Nov 2025 150,870 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside inner sills corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 26 Nov 2024 137,619 miles

Offside Inner steering track rod has slight free play

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 122,318 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 1 Dec 2022 106,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,058 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 103,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,385 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 98,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,121 miles

During decelerometer brake test parking brake made some funny noises, it also felt like only one side was working

Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,859 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,164 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,131 miles

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

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

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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RJ11 LRU is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ11 LRU, 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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RJ11 LRU is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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