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LY08 WCX

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 WCX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,258 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 89,254 miles

Front Position lamp not working both lamps not a constant white light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside park brake little effort (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 82,321 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light not work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate light not work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath body of vehicle

Fail 29 Feb 2024 75,147 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear no effort from off side rear parking brake

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underneath body of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,174 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2022 68,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,323 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure, rubbing on propshaft

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,024 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,508 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 14,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LY08 WCX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY08 WCX, 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 LY08 WCX registered?

LY08 WCX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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