Mazda CX-7 MOT Results

Registered in 2011

63.0% pass rate

from 516 tests in 2021

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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension
- 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.39% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.19% fail on Linkage
  - 0.19% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.39% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.39% fail on Suspension rods (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.19% fail on Ball joint
- 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.39% fail on Ball joint
- 0.19% fail on Axles
  - 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
10% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.78% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
  - 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt
      - 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.19% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.1% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.97% fail on Brake discs
- 0.97% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.39% fail on Lever
- 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
9.5% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Power steering
  - 0.39% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.78% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.58% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.19% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
6.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
2.9% fail on Visibility
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.97% fail on Washers
1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.97% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.19% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
1.2% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.2% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
0.97% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.19% fail on Transmission
  - 0.19% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.19% fail on Joints
- 0.19% fail on Doors
  - 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.19% fail on Door condition
0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.19% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas

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.