Mazda CX-7 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
67.0% pass rate
from 179 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-7 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (38 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.56% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.56% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.56% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.56% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.56% fail on Requirements
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
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.

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