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SB08 YBE

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YBE
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 81,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,777 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 74,220 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,177 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,056 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,114 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,904 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f/ light levler broken

Pass 29 May 2013 48,364 miles

both front disks worn on inner sides

Pass 23 May 2012 40,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,596 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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SB08 YBE is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB08 YBE, 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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SB08 YBE is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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