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SW57 EFP

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,034 mi
Last recorded76,034 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 EFP
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,043 miles

corrosion on sills, inner sills, front and rear subframes,and suspension components

handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Dec 2018 58,043 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on sills, inner sills, front and rear subframes,and suspension components

Fail 11 Dec 2018 57,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification bolt welded to subframe suspect snapped bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe no split pin fitted at time of test (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe corroded

both inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,686 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 47,686 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front sill badly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2016 42,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,257 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SUB FRAME CROSS MEMBER BOLTS INSECURE

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,572 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 32,570 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 May 2013 31,215 miles

o/s/r belt not tested, child seat fitted

oil leak at rear diff

parts of underside cant be checked covers fitted

rear discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 20 May 2013 31,215 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r belt not tested, child seat fitted

oil leak at rear diff

parts of underside cant be checked covers fitted

rear discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,413 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs pitted

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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SW57 EFP is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SW57 EFP, 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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SW57 EFP is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SW57 EFP shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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