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LL08 VKJ

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,502 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs poor and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

front brake discs very poor and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs poor

offside front tyre edge wear

Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs poor

offside front tyre edge wear

Pass 28 May 2015 82,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 72,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 72,886 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 64,493 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,192 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 43,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,007 miles

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

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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LL08 VKJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LL08 VKJ, 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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LL08 VKJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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