Mazda CX-7 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,864 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,864 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Mazda CX-7 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the CX-7 tends to fail
Share of Mazda CX-7 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering. Holds up better than average on identification, body & structure, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Mazda CX-7 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda CX-7 is about average for its age: 60% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda CX-7?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda CX-7 in 2024: 13 years and older, 60%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda CX-7 MOT?
For Mazda CX-7 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (6.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).