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CX07 MAS

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 MAS
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 99,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill badly rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components all very rusty

a lot of rust on underside of vehicle some parts covered by undertrays and trims so unable to fully check extent of rust

Fail 27 Aug 2026 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back end of inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill badly rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components all very rusty

a lot of rust on underside of vehicle some parts covered by undertrays and trims so unable to fully check extent of rust

Fail 3 Jul 2026 99,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills to body and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills to body and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,665 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 25 Nov 2024 96,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills, chassis rails and floorpan

suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2023 93,407 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills, chassis rails and floorpan

suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 88,026 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,945 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 73,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arm corroded

under vehicle corroded but no holes or weak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 70,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,127 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,127 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,795 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,795 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,814 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers smearing windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 38,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,029 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 21,029 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-7?

Based on 44,043 MOT tests across 3,131 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,890
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 756
position lamp(s) not working 597
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 573
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 441
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CX07 MAS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,816 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda CX-7 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX07 MAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda CX-7 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX07 MAS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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