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SB08 YBM

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YBM
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2015 86,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,167 miles

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

drivers seat back insecure

handbrake reqs adjusting

wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers seat back insecure

handbrake reqs adjusting

wipers smearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,520 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,177 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,177 miles

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

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 YBM is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SB08 YBM, 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 SB08 YBM registered?

SB08 YBM is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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