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MT57 VMK

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,466 mi
Last recorded106,466 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 VMK
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 106,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear differential area

rear tyre cracking both side

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 98,742 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,723 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil below minimum.

Rear suspension & steering componants corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,558 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise tracking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,867 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,936 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,103 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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MT57 VMK is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MT57 VMK, 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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MT57 VMK is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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