Mazda Cx 7 (2009)
2009 Mazda Cx 7
CarHunch analysed 485 real MOT records for the 2009 Mazda Cx 7.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 485 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
The 2009 Mazda CX-7 falls noticeably short of the UK average with a 72.8% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, and that gap matters because 40.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant buyer concern. Diesel versions perform slightly better at 74.5% pass rate compared to 74.5% compared to petrol's 71.5%, but the difference is marginal.
These cars average nearly 71,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they accumulate 3.89 failures and 19.2 advisories per test—indicating persistent mechanical issues rather than one-off problems. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake systems and suspension components, which typically drive the failures in this cohort, and budget for near-term repairs if you're considering an example with a poor test history.
The 2009 Mazda Cx 7 has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.
These stats describe 485 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 485 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.
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Before you buy a 2009 Mazda Cx 7
Based on MOT data from 485 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (53%) | 255 | 73.2% | 4.01 |
| Diesel (45%) | 219 | 74.5% | 3.81 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 3,110 Mazda Cx 7 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Mazda Cx 7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Mazda Cx 7 vehicles fall between 54,480 and 79,312 miles.
2009 Mazda Cx 7 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 28% of 2009 Mazda Cx 7s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 123 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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