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SW61 FHL

2011 Mazda CX-7

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,966 miles

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

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

low effort on nearside rear park brake

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,884 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 68,825 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,539 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step missing. brackets exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

general corrosion to subframe/wishbones

parking brake effort low on nearside

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 58,069 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 41,206 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,737 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 21,558 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 10,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 10,177 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 6,643 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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SW61 FHL is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW61 FHL, 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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What year was SW61 FHL registered?

SW61 FHL is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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