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AY08 XMX

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMX
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 106,169 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 94,766 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 94,756 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track Rod End (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,521 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,520 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,203 miles

Front number plate discoloured

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to front cross member

Some wear to both front brake discs

Surface corrosion to O/S and N/S inner sills at rear

Surface corrosion to both front and rear suspension crossmembers and components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 77,203 miles

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

Front number plate discoloured

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to front cross member

Some wear to both front brake discs

Surface corrosion to O/S and N/S inner sills at rear

Surface corrosion to both front and rear suspension crossmembers and components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,360 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,356 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY08 XMX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY08 XMX, 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 AY08 XMX registered?

AY08 XMX is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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