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NH08 HOJ

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,977 mi
Last recorded118,977 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 HOJ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,977 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Very badly rusty underneath

Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,204 miles

advice on front number plate

advice on front wipers

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,557 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,554 miles

Emissions not tested White Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket Broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged Centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 87,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 80,313 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 80,167 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 71,479 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 71,476 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,257 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,349 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers smearing screen

driver,s view to front restricted

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,561 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 31,809 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 31,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 23,173 miles

Front discs worn slightly at inner face

Front number plate damaged slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper torn slightly

Rear wiper torn

Pass 18 May 2011 23,173 miles

Front discs worn slightly at inner face

Front number plate damaged slightly

Offside wiper torn slightly

Rear wiper torn

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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NH08 HOJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NH08 HOJ, 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 NH08 HOJ registered?

NH08 HOJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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