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OE08 OGA

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,546 mi
Last recorded104,546 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OGA
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,546 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 104,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight leveling linkage broken. attached to lower suspension arm

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,478 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 99,478 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes noisey

Rear slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear slight brake bind on both rear wheels

positive battery terminal loose

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,955 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,195 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 53,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,486 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 34,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,769 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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OE08 OGA 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 61.1%.

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 OE08 OGA, 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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OE08 OGA is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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