2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Mazda CX-7 MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  5. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.0%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Steering10.3%
  5. Tyres9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick17.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2012 Mazda CX-7?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2012 Mazda CX-7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Mazda CX-7?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Mazda CX-7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).