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A7 DFV

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DFV
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 80,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,966 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 74,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,664 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,663 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,002 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,291 miles

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

cat heat sheild corroded and loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,825 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 47,820 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,639 miles

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

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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A7 DFV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A7 DFV, 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 A7 DFV registered?

A7 DFV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is A7 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DFV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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