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OY08 DFE

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,712 mi
Last recorded50,712 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 DFE
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,711 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery positive terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,762 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,251 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,251 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,675 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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OY08 DFE is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY08 DFE, 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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OY08 DFE is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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