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SB08 YBL

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,123 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,605 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,605 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,332 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 72,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,470 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,356 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,869 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 30,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,027 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 20,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,124 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 YBL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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