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LR08 WJF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,937 mi
Last recorded102,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WJF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 102,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 90,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 82,102 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 82,049 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Beam image incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,492 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Fail 13 Dec 2021 76,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2020 73,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jun 2019 67,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 60,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 18 Jun 2015 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs inner faces scored / corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs inner faces scored / corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,628 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 22,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,205 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 WJF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LR08 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

LR08 WJF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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