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L66 CDM

2011 Mazda CX-7

Red Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,463 mi
Last recorded154,463 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda CX-771,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 154,463 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 154,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 144,125 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,711 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,899 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,030 miles

h/brake travel

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2017 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,952 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,655 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,884 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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L66 CDM is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 71,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L66 CDM, 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 15 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L66 CDM is a 2011 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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