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FE57 LXU

2007 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,679 mi
Last recorded104,679 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 LXU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 104,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side rear light unit slightly damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp is slightly damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021 101,690 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp is slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 101,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower nut loose and link moving in mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread has a cut reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside rear mount of subframe slight damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lenses cloudy but no effect on light output

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 Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear lamp unit slight damage

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

Offside rear bearing of differential squeaky

Rear differential mounts wearing

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column joint seems to have slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle and suspension components

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,063 miles

all suspension components corroding

both rear tyres perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front + rear sub frames corroding

inner sills corroding

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Fail 10 Jul 2020 97,953 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroding

both rear tyres perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front + rear sub frames corroding

inner sills corroding

slight play in n/s/r link pin

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,031 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 84,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe holed. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Connecting rod missing to sensor. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,950 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,781 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,304 miles

advise** front discs pitted on inner faces

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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FE57 LXU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FE57 LXU, 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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FE57 LXU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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