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WJ57 WRX

2007 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,029 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all and underbody corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 122,022 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each tyre (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all and underbody corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 121,927 miles

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

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,998 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 116,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,088 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 113,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,015 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 109,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,842 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 106,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,308 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 104,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,027 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,127 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from front prop shaft

cracking to all tyres

slight smear from wipers

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,785 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bolt missing from front prop shaft

cracking to all tyres

slight smear from wipers

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,549 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs pick up ring snapped (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,750 miles

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,408 miles

corrosion to underbody and suspension

exhaust corroded

plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted to length of vehicle

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to underbody and suspension

exhaust corroded

plastic undertrays and sill trims fitted to length of vehicle

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,185 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn

rear wiper smeering

stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Apr 2012 55,929 miles

base of rear coil springs obstructed by lower rear arms

engine undertray fitted

minor dents and scratches vechicle and alloys

stone chip windowscreen zone a just less than ten mm ,would advise repair

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,203 miles

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

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

Nsf disc corroded on inner face.

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

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

Osf disc corroded on inner face.

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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WJ57 WRX is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WJ57 WRX, 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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WJ57 WRX is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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