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VK57 YZZ

2007 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

61,645 mi
Last recorded61,645 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YZZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 61,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR LEAK (CENTRE SECTION) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ALL BRAKE BACK PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,150 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 51,150 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,041 miles

All brake back plates rusty

Damage to both nearside doors

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2020 50,039 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 Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake back plates rusty

Damage to both nearside doors

Front and rear suspension rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,831 miles

Damage nearside front door

Front and rear brake back plates corroded

Front and rear sub frames corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,762 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms and subframe badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,968 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 43,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 34,926 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,695 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,102 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 19,805 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,805 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 15,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,974 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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VK57 YZZ is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,778 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 VK57 YZZ, 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 19 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK57 YZZ is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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