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GV08 RWL

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,198 mi
Last recorded130,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RWL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 124,540 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 124,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,809 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,761 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 77,758 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 28 May 2016 77,758 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 29 May 2015 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 62,216 miles

near side wiper starting to split

Fail 13 May 2014 62,216 miles

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

near side wiper starting to split

Pass 30 May 2013 55,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,000 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 45,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2011 35,923 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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GV08 RWL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red 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 GV08 RWL, 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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GV08 RWL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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