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SL08 YXB

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,513 mi
Last recorded75,513 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YXB
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,513 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 75,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emissions test aborted due to excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear trailing arm mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear trailing arm mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished /cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s headlight lens discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to split and crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,076 miles

subframes, suspension arms and suspension components and some areas under body corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 70,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

subframes, suspension arms and suspension components and some areas under body corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,112 miles

subframes ,suspension components and some under body areas corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 66,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

subframes ,suspension components and some under body areas corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,645 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 53,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 44,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

driver's view to front restricted

evidence of ageing at nsr,inner tyre wall

tread damage at both front tyres

worn patch on brake pedal rubber

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,320 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 21,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside wiper torn slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

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 YXB is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL08 YXB, 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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SL08 YXB is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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