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Mazda CX-7 owner reviews

"If you want a sporty SUV, the Mazda CX-7 is fun to drive and is reasonably roomy, if not the biggest 4x4 on the market."

by Richard Ingram
15 Jul 2013
Carbuyer Rating

2.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

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Common Problems

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  • Other (2 cases)
  • Electrics (4 cases)
  • Suspension (1 case)
  • Brakes (1 case)

Review 1 of 59

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Tell us what you think about your car?
NO PROBLEMS OCCURED
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
like they say you are amazed with a mazda
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Japanese, need I say more
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have owned 5 Mazdas and have been very impressed with their reliability
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

29
Tell us what you think about your car?
As a new owner I have not experienced any problems with the vehicle
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

31
Tell us what you think about your car?
TOUCHING WOOD AS I TYPE THE CAR HAS BEEN TROUBLE FREE
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2008

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

22
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never had any major problems with this car. Starts first turn of key every time.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

26
Tell us what you think about your car?
despite Mazda's classic problem with warped brake discs, had only one failure but it was a big one; turbo was replaced under warranty
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Has developed performance- affecting faults on 2 occasions
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
It just keeps going which is what I want from a car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38.9
Tell us what you think about your car?
Apparently the tracking continually needs adjusting - according to the dealership.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Simply doesn't miss a beat
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.2 d sportech

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
Wanted a 4x4 as live in the country and needed a larger vehicle than my BMW Touring. Didn't have the cash for a BMW 4x4 so looked long and hard at the alternatives. Went for the CX7 and don't regret it one bit. 38mpg everyday is good for a big car, the 2.2 engine pulls as well as my old Xtype Jag 2.2, and handles well too. Bodywork is a little tinny/Japanesie but this you're not paying for a top end car here. Spec wise, you cannot beat this car. It has everything thrown in and all useful. I'm after a second car now, also a 4x4 and cannot bring myself to go for anything else other than a CX7 again, they are soo good.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Only One Model Trim - Luxury Equipped, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent design, extremely comfortable road and a great feeling of safety. Responsive to acceleration and provides all round practicality.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

44
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

39
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

36
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems or failures
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

37
Tell us what you think about your car?
APART FROM A PUNCTURE, NOTHING HAS GONE WRONG
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
never had a problem
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
A very good individual rare car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problem since purchasing
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
Poor quality initial fittings, ie brake discs, tyre valves, faulty air bag sensors and poor dealer service.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
No Problems at all
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only problem was CD player in first month. easily fixed at no cost
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
No real problems so far - only 1 puncture
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

36
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems have arisen at all since new.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Tell us what you think about your car?
I have no problems at all with my car's reliability at this time.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
YET TO HAVE A MAJOR ISSUES THAT IS A FAULT OF THE CAR
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

27
Tell us what you think about your car?
Had no problems at all since I bought the car.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

20
Tell us what you think about your car?
average
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Mazda cx7 diesel looks fab with 19'' alloys and sleek design. Performance and handling great for an suv. Standard kit is excellent, bose sound system better than at home. A very capable car, feels very safe to drive and passengers too. Q5 has edge but is 15k more if specced up to mazda's standard kit. Cx7 let down by co2 and mpg (38 is best can manage). Shame no tax-break for adbl;ue system. Tyres will be pricey too! However, overall, loved by all the family and envied by friends too! (let's hope cx5 not just a tarted up kuga)
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

28
Tell us what you think about your car?
Many problems with turbo. Brake & engine mount issues also.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

24
Tell us what you think about your car?
Excellent apart from headlamp unit allowing damp in which in turn wrecked a control unit within- combined replacement cost Ł1000 +
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never been less than perfect
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

33
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
brilliant handling and reliability
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40
Tell us what you think about your car?
It is the very best car I have ever had. It has never let me down. Mazda's reliability is second to none
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Trouble free thus far.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

N/A, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very pleased bar the co car tax level
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

one level, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Absolutely love my cx7. I have now purchased another 2 mazda vehicles namely a mx5 and a mazda 2
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

39
Tell us what you think about your car?
Coming up to 3 years and no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

37.9
Tell us what you think about your car?
new car only 5 months old
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
very good,no problems
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Tell us what you think about your car?
Brilliant
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2012

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
First class
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
Problem with add blue sensor meaning car could lose power
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Great car
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
The best i have ever had!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Sport Tech, 2.0litre to 3.0litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Good, for fills my needs and much more. Very luxurious.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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