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SP61 LBF

2011 Mazda CX-7

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,605 mi
Last recorded125,605 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 125,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,898 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 115,898 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,938 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,703 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,002 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

front discs corroded lipped to inner surface.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 87,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water inside (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

adblue warning light on.

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

front discs corroded lipped to inner surface.

parking brake has high imbalance.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre going bald outer edge

o/s/r bumper reflector cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre going bald outer edge

o/s/r bumper reflector cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,032 miles

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,668 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 42,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP61 LBF is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP61 LBF, 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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SP61 LBF is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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