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SJ08 YXC

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YXC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,645 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in center (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at rear of subframe inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at rear of subframe inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,181 miles

Front headlights misted up but headlight aim is visible

Pass 14 May 2018 58,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 50,624 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 50,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose at steering arm side (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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)

osf brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 43,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2016 43,713 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)

N/S/F and N/S/R Headlamp Aim Adjuster Rods Broken

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 40,533 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 40,533 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Apr 2014 36,326 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 32,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ADVISE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODES ON INNER SIDE.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SJ08 YXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SJ08 YXC, 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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SJ08 YXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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