2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Mazda CX-7 MOT pass rate and common faults

144 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.3%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  5. Tyres10.4%
  6. Suspension10.4%
  7. Steering9.0%
  8. Body & chassis4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.7%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Mazda CX-7?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2008 Mazda CX-7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 144 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mazda CX-7?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Mazda CX-7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).