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SM60 GZE

2011 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 GZE
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 139,637 miles

Front subframe rusty not weaken

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached side body rusty no shape edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure under fuel tank rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also pan arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar wire cable connector tie with zip

Rear sensor bracket crack

under body rusty front to rear

Fail 26 Jun 2025 139,637 miles

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

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe rusty not weaken

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached side body rusty no shape edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure under fuel tank rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also pan arm rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar wire cable connector tie with zip

Rear sensor bracket crack

under body rusty front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2024 136,625 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,359 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 133,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf and nsf sills and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 131,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 131,109 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,259 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 125,258 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 125,257 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear suspension headlamp levelling device broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 118,551 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 118,551 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken nearside rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,891 miles

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

Underside including suspension components and inner sills has surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2019 107,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning on

Underside including suspension components and inner sills has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,549 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,174 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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SM60 GZE is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM60 GZE, 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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SM60 GZE is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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