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DE02 LPN

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,311 mi
Last recorded80,311 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LPN
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 79,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,403 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,164 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,164 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 77,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,401 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,976 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 59,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 43,996 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,863 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,829 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,027 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?

Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
6,359
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,355
Registration plate lamp not working 1,261
position lamp(s) not working 1,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,111
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DE02 LPN is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 75,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 2,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 LPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Tribute typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE02 LPN is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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