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FG08 LLX

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 LLX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 145,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,191 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 132,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light pitting front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2019 125,878 miles

noise on engine

Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,424 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine has a rattle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,506 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,506 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,659 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,640 miles

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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FG08 LLX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FG08 LLX, 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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FG08 LLX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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