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RF08 AUW

2008 Mazda CX-7

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 AUW
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 87,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,632 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 79,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,193 miles

Front discs corroded

Handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,602 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 69,570 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 55,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2015 55,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,483 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 49,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 44,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,847 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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RF08 AUW is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF08 AUW, 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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RF08 AUW is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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