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SB59 MMX

2009 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda CX-770,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 MMX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,171 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 111,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,865 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brake Lever Low Travel Reserve

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,398 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Lever Low Travel Reserve

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 83,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 83,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,146 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,138 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,475 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,115 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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SB59 MMX is a 2009 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 70,497 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 SB59 MMX, 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 17 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB59 MMX registered?

SB59 MMX is a 2009 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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