Does the Mazda CX-7 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Mazda CX-7 records 7.69 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 8.85 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.16, 95% interval −1.69 to −0.62). It ranks 448 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda CX-7 is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 326 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 326 | 2.75 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 238 | 2.01 |
| Wiper blade defective | 170 | 1.43 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 106 | 0.89 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 32 | 0.27 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 11,865 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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