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MV08 VEP

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 VEP
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 136,183 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 R18 - Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 R18 - Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 R18 - Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 R18 - Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 124,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 60 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 112,183 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 104,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 100,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2017 84,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,933 miles

all 4 tyres very low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,299 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,113 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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MV08 VEP is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV08 VEP, 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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MV08 VEP is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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