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DA08 OVC

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Lpg 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,861 mi
Last recorded104,861 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OVC
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 104,861 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,064 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60 WR18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,474 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60 WR18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,357 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 75,650 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,193 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,193 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,064 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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DA08 OVC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc lpg 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 DA08 OVC, 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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DA08 OVC is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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