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FM08 FPZ

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,577 mi
Last recorded122,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 FPZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 122,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 122,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking Air (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S Outer Pad Squeeling (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auto Headlamp Leveling Drop Link Broken (Found on N/S/R)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,639 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged lots of surface cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 115,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to lack of beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a number of small cuts which when opened up expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged lots of surface cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,033 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,033 miles

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,875 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 99,875 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,569 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,669 miles

Front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,188 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,188 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,031 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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FM08 FPZ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FM08 FPZ, 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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FM08 FPZ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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