MOT reliability
Mazda 7
3 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mazda 7 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 7 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 101,654 miles.
3
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
3,744
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 7 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 7 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes7%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Mazda 7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)
Most common Mazda 7 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 7 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Coolant leak (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- exhaust system modified (1 times)
Mazda 7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 24 | 83% | 100,164 |
Mazda 7 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mazda 7 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 7 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)); Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Mazda 7 in our data has covered around
101,654 miles.
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