Mazda CX-7 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.5% pass rate
from 630 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (16 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.32% fail on Decelerometer (29 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Lever (12 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.63% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.79% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bar (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.48% fail on Washers (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.95% fail on Joints
        • 0.16% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.79% fail on Attachment
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
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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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