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SB08 YBN

2008 Mazda CX-7

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YBN
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 101,666 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - tyre also has a nail in the tread - Leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 98,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - tyre also has a nail in the tread - Leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 95,227 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60R18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,184 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 76,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,421 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of treads

Height adjuster bracket broken on n/s/f

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,132 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 45,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror missing

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 1 May 2014 45,148 miles

nearside mirror missing

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,823 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded inner face,pads approx 3000 miles left

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,596 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 YBN is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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