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VU10 MGX

2010 Mazda CX-7

Blue Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,054 mi
Last recorded122,054 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda CX-774,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 MGX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,054 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 122,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength om floor marked by chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,865 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,213 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 97,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion to underside areas

Pass 16 Jun 2021 91,010 miles

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

Signs of some corrosion to all underside areas

Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,380 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,682 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,295 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,430 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,697 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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VU10 MGX is a 2010 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VU10 MGX, 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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VU10 MGX is a 2010 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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