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LR08 WAU

2008 Mazda CX-7

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WAU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,179 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2024 129,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,254 miles

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but no play

Fail 3 Aug 2023 124,254 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont adjust backwards (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but no play

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,084 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 117,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 109,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

general corrosion to rear axle and suspension assembly

Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,232 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 30 Jul 2020 105,232 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,875 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,904 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,860 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 44,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,188 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner faces

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,381 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2011 25,090 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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LR08 WAU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR08 WAU, 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 LR08 WAU registered?

LR08 WAU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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