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DG57 LJY

2007 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,372 mi
Last recorded153,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 LJY
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 137,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 129,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 129,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2020 116,580 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2019 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,536 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 95,536 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 88,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

both front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,410 miles

side steps fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side steps fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 62,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,216 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,377 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-7?

Based on 44,043 MOT tests across 3,131 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,890
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 756
position lamp(s) not working 597
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 573
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 441
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DG57 LJY is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda CX-7 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG57 LJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda CX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG57 LJY is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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