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SJZ 8288

2009 Mazda CX-7

Blue Other 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,530 mi
Last recorded119,530 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda CX-770,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 8288
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,530 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 96,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,289 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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SJZ 8288 is a 2009 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 70,497 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 SJZ 8288, 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 17 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 SJZ 8288 registered?

SJZ 8288 is a 2009 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SJZ 8288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJZ 8288 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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