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SO59 AVU

2010 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Mazda CX-774,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 AVU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,006 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 120,457 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension generaly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,300 miles

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

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

under body and components heavily corroded and both rear wheel backing plates disintegrated

Fail 9 Sep 2021 109,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under body and components heavily corroded and both rear wheel backing plates disintegrated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,688 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2019 96,644 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2018 89,775 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,292 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,274 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,458 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 49,568 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear discs corroded and lipped

rear pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,872 miles

both front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted. front inner brake pads look low in carriers, advise checking and possible renewal

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges, worn tread depth approx 2mm

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and just on minimum 1.6mm legal limit

offside front tyre tread depth low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,246 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SO59 AVU is a 2010 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 64.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,147 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 SO59 AVU, 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 16 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 SO59 AVU registered?

SO59 AVU is a 2010 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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