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SE57 HVS

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,711 mi
Last recorded107,711 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 HVS
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,711 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f + n/s/f headlamps - lenses deteriorated and light output reduced

o/s/r + n/s/r anti-roll bar drop links heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r trailing arm assembly heavily corroded - bushes perished and split (play detected)

Fail 17 Jan 2025 107,650 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f + n/s/f anti-roll bar drop links heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/f + n/s/f headlamps - lenses deteriorated and light output reduced

o/s/r + n/s/r anti-roll bar drop links heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension coil springs heavily corroded and weakened

o/s/r trailing arm assembly heavily corroded - bushes perished and split (play detected)

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake requires attention

this vehicle is in the early stage of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,773 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,654 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,423 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,078 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,090 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 76,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,077 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)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 72,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,535 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,535 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,988 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,988 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 46,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 40,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 40,005 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SE57 HVS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE57 HVS, 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 SE57 HVS registered?

SE57 HVS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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