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SO60 BLN

2011 Mazda CX-7

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO60 BLN
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 146,341 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front at floor been welded and undersealed

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

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

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

Offside Front on floor been welded and undersealed

Offside Rear 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))

vech showing age related corrosion on underside but not holed

Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,060 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 125,983 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 125,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 123,254 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges... (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever requires adjustment/attention..

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,773 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,577 miles

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

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

dpf warning light on in dash

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 85,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,171 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 82,171 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,348 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,202 miles

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

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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SO60 BLN is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO60 BLN, 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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SO60 BLN is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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