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M28 HNG

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,062 mi
Last recorded111,062 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 HNG
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,062 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 110,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traling bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 105,767 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 101,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,632 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 87,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 87,195 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top mount also looks damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Worn on inside (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 68,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,987 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,098 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,119 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 33,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,750 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,657 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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M28 HNG is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M28 HNG, 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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M28 HNG is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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