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SL57 HJO

2007 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda CX-767,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 HJO
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 125,451 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system bandaged at rear section

Fail 11 Sep 2023 125,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system bandaged at rear section

Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,168 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 101,159 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,661 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,759 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 76,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,136 miles

N/s/f head lamp adjustment bracket broken due to corrosion.

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,148 miles

Automatic headlamp level device bracket broken on n/s/f lower suspension arm due to corrosion.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,148 miles

Automatic headlamp level device bracket broken on n/s/f lower suspension arm due to corrosion.

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jan 2014 37,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,203 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 11 Feb 2011 9,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,956 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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SL57 HJO is a 2007 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Mazda CX-7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,778 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 SL57 HJO, 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 19 years old, this Mazda CX-7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL57 HJO is a 2007 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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