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SS08 STS

2008 Mazda CX-7

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,881 mi
Last recorded95,881 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS08 STS
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 95,877 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 89,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,629 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 78,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,542 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,868 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 47,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 46,988 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front near side self levelling unit incomplete. (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emits white/grey smoke.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,786 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,216 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 28,216 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,335 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,747 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 13,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SS08 STS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SS08 STS, 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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SS08 STS is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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