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KJ08 HFA

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 HFA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 109,823 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 100,028 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 100,026 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 93,642 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 93,640 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 89,145 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 89,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 82,555 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 82,285 miles

Emissions not tested The car emits blue smoke. (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 76,864 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,817 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

items moved from drivers view

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,817 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

items moved from drivers view

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,404 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,703 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,532 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,536 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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KJ08 HFA is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KJ08 HFA, 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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KJ08 HFA is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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