2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mazda CX-7 MOT pass rate and common faults

319 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 319 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes26.3%
  2. Lights & electrics20.4%
  3. Suspension16.9%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Steering9.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.2%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Mazda CX-7?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2011 Mazda CX-7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 319 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mazda CX-7?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Mazda CX-7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).