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EX08 YAV

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YAV
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,771 miles

Nearside cv boot has a slight leak

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,733 miles

Rear axle /suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Jan 2023 108,619 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 104,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,762 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 93,642 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout and on various components but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Dec 2018 93,642 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle has corrosion throughout and on various components but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,574 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,780 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,438 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 50,988 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,913 miles

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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EX08 YAV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX08 YAV, 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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EX08 YAV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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