2010 Mazda CX-7 · 1,577 MOT tests
2010 Mazda CX-7 reliability
2010 Mazda CX-7s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 CX-7 years (1,577 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-7s: 41.1%)
- 41.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-7s: 41.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 99,829
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,577
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.7% of tests fail here (299% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mazda CX-7
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.5%
- Brakes14.8%
- Suspension12.9%
- Steering12.7%
- Tyres6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.08%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.18%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.25%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.73%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.43%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.77%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.55%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.4%)
Other years
Every Mazda CX-7 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
2010 Mazda CX-7s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 CX-7 years (1,577 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mazda CX-7 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.08% of tests), position lamp not working (8.18% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mazda CX-7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Mazda CX-7 shows 99,829 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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