Mazda CX-7 MOT Results
Registered in 200957.9% pass rate
from 368 tests in 2017
(28% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.
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18% fail on
Suspension
(64% worse than other 2009 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Linkage condition (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.27% fail on Condition
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
- 0.27% fail on Presence
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5.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(190% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.82% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.82% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.82% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.54% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.54% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.54% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.54% fail on Front
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0.27% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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9.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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7.9% fail on
Position lamps
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Front lamps (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Rear lamps
- 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Headlamp levelling device (35 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.54% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Headlamp
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.54% fail on Fog lamp
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0.54% fail on
Hazard warning
(10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Switch (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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7.9% fail on
Position lamps
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering
(8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering system
(9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 11% fail on Track rod end (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering system
(9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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10% fail on
Brakes
(54% worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Rear wheels (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels
- 0.27% fail on Parking brake operation
- 0.27% fail on Brake operation
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Hub components
- 0.82% fail on Brake pads
- 0.27% fail on Brake discs
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0.54% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.27% fail on
Components
- 0.27% fail on Hoses
- 0.27% fail on Leaks
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0.27% fail on
Components
- 0.27% fail on ABS
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Tyres
- 3.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition
- 0.54% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.27% fail on Size/type
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.82% fail on Washers
- 0.54% fail on Windscreen
- 0.27% fail on Mirrors
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.54% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.27% fail on Emissions
- 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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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.