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AK57 KHF

2008 Mazda CX-7

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,742 mi
Last recorded146,742 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KHF
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 146,742 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 139,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective less focused (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 135,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 132,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 132,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 127,170 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 119,860 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,243 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 104,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,509 miles

engine cover fitted

under body cover fitted

vehicle smokes badly but pass the emission test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,779 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

inner face of front discs corodded.pads wearing low.

outer edges of front tyres wearing low.

small stone chip n/s screen not exceeding 40 mm.

very slight smoke after emmision test.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,935 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,207 miles

inner face of front discs corroded and lipped.

small split n/s/f wiper blade.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,053 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,945 miles

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

headlamp washers inop

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,045 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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AK57 KHF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK57 KHF, 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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AK57 KHF is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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