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SD08 UTK

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UTK
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,951 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion underneath and around suspension parts

Pass 17 Jun 2019 89,225 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,567 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 19 Apr 2017 80,352 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,513 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,531 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,924 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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SD08 UTK 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 75%.

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 UTK, 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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SD08 UTK is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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