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SY08 ULF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ULF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,692 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 88,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,463 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine noisey on start up! oil level very low!top up with 4 litres

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,650 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,293 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,883 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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SY08 ULF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SY08 ULF, 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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SY08 ULF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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