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HK57 JVF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 JVF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 114,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2025 111,389 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2025 111,389 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 107,502 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 15 Feb 2024 107,482 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underbody

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,306 miles

Both off side tyres are worn on the inner edges

Head lamp lenses are in poor condition

Head lamp lenses are in poor condition

Fail 8 Dec 2022 100,304 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both off side tyres are worn on the inner edges

Front brake pads are low

Head lamp lenses are in poor condition

Head lamp lenses are in poor condition

Parking brake lever nearing the end of its travel, Recommend adjustment

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,125 miles

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to underside

wear in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,125 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

head lamp lenses are in poor condition

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to underside

wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,323 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,427 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,062 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult belts

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted unable to check adult belts

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 52,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,363 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,050 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 26,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,328 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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HK57 JVF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK57 JVF, 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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What year was HK57 JVF registered?

HK57 JVF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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