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RK08 FUB

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,912 mi
Last recorded100,912 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 FUB
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,912 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 96,872 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,843 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 91,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,983 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 85,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r anti rll bar link

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,351 miles

Nearside 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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RK08 FUB 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 RK08 FUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 FUB registered?

RK08 FUB is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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