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DES 18V

2002 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 18V
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 108,841 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank filler neck breather pipe corroded

play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 30 May 2014 100,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

fuel pump noisy in tank

Fail 17 May 2014 100,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust hanger deteriorated

fuel pump noisy in tank

Pass 17 May 2013 90,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise outer rear wheel arches corroded

engine light illuminated

Fail 4 May 2013 90,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise outer rear wheel arches corroded

engine light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2012 82,720 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 73,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 63,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 63,587 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 54,279 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2008 47,497 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 47,497 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,919 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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DES 18V is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DES 18V, 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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What year was DES 18V registered?

DES 18V is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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