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EK08 NSU

2008 Mazda CX-7

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,004 mi
Last recorded106,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda CX-766,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NSU
MakeMazda
ModelCX-7
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 106,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 103,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,361 miles

Front signs of coolant leak and oil seepage

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracks all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 95,788 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake reading significantly lower on one side

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,546 miles

Offside handbrake effort significantly lower

Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 66,117 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,117 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,125 miles

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

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

nearside wiper rubber splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,326 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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EK08 NSU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK08 NSU, 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 EK08 NSU registered?

EK08 NSU is a 2008 Mazda CX-7, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 NSU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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