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FL57 MXU

2007 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,644 mi
Last recorded80,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MXU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 80,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 65,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 64,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 58,278 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,437 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,437 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,707 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 51,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,143 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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FL57 MXU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL57 MXU, 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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What year was FL57 MXU registered?

FL57 MXU is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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