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SG08 PNK

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,019 mi
Last recorded123,019 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 PNK
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 123,019 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,205 miles

Engine Coolant Low

Engine Oil Low

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 114,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 114,923 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,198 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 105,182 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,066 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 98,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,509 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,554 miles

Nearside Front sensor link arm broken off lower suspension arm

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sensor link arm broken off lower suspension arm

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,622 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,110 miles

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

advise os and ns front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,612 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2013 30,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,895 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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SG08 PNK is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG08 PNK, 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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SG08 PNK is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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