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HJ08 VXC

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VXC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,626 miles

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

drivers door check strap slightly damaged

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,443 miles

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

offside parking brake lazy

Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,347 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear oil leak from diff

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,085 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,295 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,215 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 27 Jan 2014 56,214 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,496 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,197 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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HJ08 VXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ08 VXC, 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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HJ08 VXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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