Mazda CX-7 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
59.9% pass rate
from 312 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.64% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.96% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.64% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (15 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.64% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.3% fail on Suspension (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 9.0% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
      • 0.32% fail on Other components
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.32% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.96% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.64% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

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    Sharp styling, handles extremely well for a 4x4, smart and comfortable interior, much more economical 2.2-litre diesel version from 2009.

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