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PL57 TGO

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 TGO
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight noise rear wheel bearings /diff bearings

Pass 7 Dec 2021 112,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,253 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,979 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 100,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,466 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 78,682 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,119 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,565 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,280 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,133 miles

Handbrake lever has excessive travel.

Offside front brake disc slghtly worn on inner surface.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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PL57 TGO is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PL57 TGO, 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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PL57 TGO is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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