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SL08 GFZ

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,070 mi
Last recorded64,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GFZ
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,833 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 62,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,318 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,311 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,311 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,488 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,617 miles

Driver's view to front restricted.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 30,592 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Driver's view to front restricted

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

NSF wiper rubber torn.

NSF wiper smearing screen.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 26,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF seatbelt webbing begining to fray.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,211 miles

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

OSF seatbelt webbing begining to fray.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 20,190 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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SL08 GFZ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL08 GFZ, 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 SL08 GFZ registered?

SL08 GFZ is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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