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OY08 DFF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 DFF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,156 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 99,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,999 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 56,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 16 Apr 2014 46,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion o/s/f discs on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2013 35,947 miles

damp in o/s headlight

surface corrosion o/sf inside edge

Pass 12 May 2012 26,446 miles

ADVIS FRONT TYRES WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN ON MARKERS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,661 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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OY08 DFF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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