Mazda CX-7 MOT Results

Registered in 2007

53.4% pass rate

from 208 tests in 2021

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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.

16% fail on Brakes
- 12% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 2.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.96% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (97 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.96% fail on Decelerometer (51 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (52 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.48% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.48% fail on Brake discs
- 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.48% fail on Hand lever
- 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.48% fail on Lever
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp
- 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.96% fail on Rear reflectors (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.48% fail on Switch
10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 10% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
9.1% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.96% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.48% fail on Linkage
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.48% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.96% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.48% fail on Springs
  - 0.48% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.48% fail on Coil spring
- 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.48% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
6.7% fail on Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.48% fail on Size/type
6.3% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint
4.3% fail on Visibility
- 3.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.48% fail on Washers
3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.96% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.96% fail on Transmission
  - 0.96% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.96% fail on Joints
- 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.48% fail on Bumpers
- 0.48% fail on Doors
  - 0.48% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.48% fail on Door condition
1.9% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.9% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.96% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

Read the Honest John Review

Mazda CX-7 (2007 - 2012)
Sharp styling, handles extremely well for a 4x4, smart and comfortable interior, much more economical 2.2-litre diesel version from 2009.