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PL57 TGU

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,455 mi
Last recorded106,455 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 TGU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,455 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,438 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 97,438 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,888 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 84,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight cleaning device inop

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 77,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,936 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,932 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,740 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,247 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,847 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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PL57 TGU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PL57 TGU, 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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What year was PL57 TGU registered?

PL57 TGU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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