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MC08 YJN

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,923 mi
Last recorded116,923 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YJN
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 116,923 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 116,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 105,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,877 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 80,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,076 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s + n/s front brake discs (inner faces) in very poor condition - advise replace

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,382 miles

both front brake disc are worn and rusted on the inner disc

both rear tyres are on the tread wear indicators 235/60/18/v

Fail 28 Jul 2012 57,382 miles

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

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

both front brake disc are worn and rusted on the inner disc

both rear tyres are on the tread wear indicators 235/60/18/v

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MC08 YJN is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MC08 YJN, 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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MC08 YJN is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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