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NL55 RON

2008 Mazda CX-7

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 RON
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 68,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2026 68,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 58,499 miles

Nearside Rear slight brocken (cover)

Fail 30 Jan 2024 58,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 52,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,431 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 48,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake needs adjusting (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,452 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 43,452 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,245 miles

N/S/R LENS DAMAGED

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 40,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/R LENS DAMAGED

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,048 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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NL55 RON is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NL55 RON, 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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NL55 RON is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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