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SW08 AZR

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,517 mi
Last recorded158,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 AZR
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 158,517 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,739 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 148,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,542 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 141,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,313 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 127,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,189 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 105,943 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 103,223 miles

Beam image faint due to headlight tinting

Fail 4 Apr 2012 103,223 miles

Beam image faint due to headlight tinting

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,122 miles

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

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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SW08 AZR is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW08 AZR, 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 SW08 AZR registered?

SW08 AZR is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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