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SH08 RHJ

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RHJ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,043 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 102,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 98,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 98,766 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 89,510 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 89,256 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2022 83,928 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,867 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,612 miles

under tray available

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,438 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 33,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Apr 2013 30,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,461 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,238 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)

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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SH08 RHJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH08 RHJ, 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 SH08 RHJ registered?

SH08 RHJ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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