Mazda Cx 7 (2011)
2011 Mazda Cx 7
CarHunch analysed 612 real MOT records for the 2011 Mazda Cx 7. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Mazda CX-7's 78% first-time pass rate sits just below the UK average of 80%, suggesting fairly typical reliability for a 13-year-old model—but the 45.4% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect at some point is a genuine concern for buyers, well above what you'd expect. Diesel models (which make up nearly all of this cohort) perform virtually identically to the overall average at 77.9%, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At a median mileage of 70k, these CX-7s are running relatively low for their age, which helps explain why they're not worse off. The 3.09 average failures per test and notably high 19.1 advisories suggest this SUV develops niggling faults steadily over time—electrical gremlins, worn suspension components, and weathering of seals are probably common. Before buying, insist on a full service history and get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the brake system and suspension, given how many advisories accumulate on these vehicles.
What to check before buying a 2011 Mazda Cx 7
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 597 | 77.9% | 3.13 |
| Petrol (2%) | 15 | 80.5% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mazda Cx 7 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Mazda Cx 7 vehicles fall between 57,052 and 85,895 miles.
2011 Mazda Cx 7 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 257 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Mazda Cx 7
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.1%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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44%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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