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CA08 DYW

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 DYW
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,334 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 117,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 102,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective On suspension arm. (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,994 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 78,512 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2016 78,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick wear front pads (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion rear discs (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 69,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 51,252 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 51,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 39,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,884 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 19,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 19,470 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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CA08 DYW is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA08 DYW, 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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CA08 DYW is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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