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Mazda Cx-7

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,698 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

2,698

Best Year

2008 (76%)

Years Covered

6

How reliable is the Mazda Cx-7?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average-7% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread5 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Mazda Cx-7 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201274%255102,119 mi
201175%749103,556 mi
201071%879105,783 mi
200974%349101,596 mi
200876%269101,139 mi
200771%197103,591 mi

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About the Mazda Cx-7

The Mazda Cx-7 has been tested 2,698 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (2007 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2008 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 269 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 71%. With just a 5 point spread, the Cx-7 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The MAZDA CX-7 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 103,591 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 102,119 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Cx-7 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.

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