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AY08 YKV

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YKV
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 82,827 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 87,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,426 miles

Engine top cover is insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 84,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Engine top cover is insecure

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 80,717 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 77,433 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,456 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,785 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,909 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,904 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

headlamp lenses hazy

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,688 miles

All tyre depths low

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

Rear brake pads very low & discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 56,675 miles

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

All tyre depths low

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

Rear brake pads very low & discs corroded

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,453 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,963 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,938 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 26,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,362 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 24,362 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 22,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,366 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

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 YKV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YKV, 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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AY08 YKV is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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