2011 Mazda CX-7 · 1,293 MOT tests
2011 Mazda CX-7 reliability
2011 Mazda CX-7s fail 37% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 CX-7 years (1,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-7s: 41.1%)
- 37%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-7s: 41.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 95,109
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,293
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.6% of tests fail here (222% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mazda CX-7
Fail rate by area
- Brakes14%
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension11.3%
- Steering9.6%
- Tyres6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.12%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.47%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.4%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.23%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.27%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (5.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mazda CX-7 reliable?
2011 Mazda CX-7s fail 37% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 CX-7 years (1,293 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mazda CX-7 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.19% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mazda CX-7 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Mazda CX-7 shows 95,109 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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