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SD08 SJY

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SJY
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 71,168 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,964 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,404 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 64,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,053 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,114 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,527 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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SD08 SJY is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD08 SJY, 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 SD08 SJY registered?

SD08 SJY is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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