Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-7
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
⭐ Better composite reliability
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Hyundai Tucson
2015–2017
Reliability composite
67
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Estimated used price
€6,600–€11,100Documented issues
1
• 1.6 T-GDI engine bearing / knock — €2,000
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Mazda CX-7
2010–2012
Reliability composite
58
/ 100
Average
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€4,500–€8,000Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Hyundai Tucson wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.