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KL08 RTO

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RTO
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 114,825 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 114,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 112,829 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 108,593 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 108,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 95,005 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,624 miles

Both front and NSR tyres perrished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 May 2015 76,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front and NSR tyres perrished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 59,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 42,416 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 18 May 2013 42,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 30 May 2012 22,949 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,206 miles

front n/s and o/s brakes slight bind

front o/s and n/s brake disc pitted inner surfaces.

head light washers not workong

rear o/s and n/s tyres cracks on inner side walls.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KL08 RTO is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KL08 RTO, 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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KL08 RTO is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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