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LM08 VJF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

109,742 mi
Last recorded109,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 VJF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,742 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,639 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,639 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,644 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,491 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,249 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,249 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2013 80,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,817 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 62,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,653 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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LM08 VJF 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 53.3%.

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 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 LM08 VJF, 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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LM08 VJF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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