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SJ11 ZBY

2011 Mazda CX-7

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 ZBY
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,293 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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))

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

Rear diff bushes worn

Fail 11 Sep 2025 94,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at suspension lower arm bolt location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor and sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor and sill corroded and soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear differential bushes worn

lower sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jan 2024 91,256 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential bushes excessively worn and split

Rear hand brake has travel

Fail 4 Jan 2024 91,250 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential bushes excessively worn and split

Rear hand brake has travel

exhaust leak at middle flange

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,780 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,507 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

under carriage and components undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,716 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,849 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,318 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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SJ11 ZBY is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SJ11 ZBY, 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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SJ11 ZBY is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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