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BJ08 DXC

2008 Mazda CX-7

Black Diesel 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,946 mi
Last recorded110,946 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DXC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 110,946 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 110,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 90,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possibly gear oil ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possibly gear oil ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,383 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 74,329 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 49,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,896 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,914 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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BJ08 DXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Black with a 2,261cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ08 DXC, 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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BJ08 DXC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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