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VN60 XEL

2010 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,963 mi
Last recorded144,963 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Mazda CX-774,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 144,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 142,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 142,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 136,657 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 129,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges of tread

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

Nearside front worn tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,831 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 110,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 98,104 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 2 Nov 2018 97,890 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,689 miles

Front both tyre worn on inner and outer

Front small cut on both front outer tyre walls

Nearside Front tyre starting to mishap on outer tread

Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,689 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyre worn on inner and outer

Front small cut on both front outer tyre walls

Nearside Front tyre starting to mishap on outer tread

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,180 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,069 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Nov 2015 58,801 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside offside rear parking brake not working (3.7.C.3a)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,071 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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VN60 XEL is a 2010 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN60 XEL, 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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VN60 XEL is a 2010 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 2 December 2010.

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