CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE08 OGL

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OGL
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,271 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 105,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,369 miles

Both front tyres low inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split but not letting in water,

Fail 16 Jan 2024 102,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken under n/s/f of vehicle, (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres low inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link ball joint rubber split but not letting in water,

Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,822 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,962 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,788 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission IRD box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,660 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/6018 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,673 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Front abs reluctor ring cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,001 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,215 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
Full Mazda CX-7 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE08 OGL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OE08 OGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE08 OGL?

You can check the full history of OE08 OGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE08 OGL registered?

OE08 OGL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is OE08 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 OGL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE08 OGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE08 OGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.