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HW08 FNC

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FNC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,248 miles

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

general underside surface corrosion to body and components

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 93,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,592 miles

handbrake requires adjustment soon

Fail 15 Sep 2021 81,588 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment soon

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,382 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 65,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 63,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,445 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,080 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,862 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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HW08 FNC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW08 FNC, 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 HW08 FNC registered?

HW08 FNC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HW08 FNC safe to buy?

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