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EA51 GBX

2001 Mazda Tribute

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,689 mi
Last recorded121,689 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 GBX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Lens faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,839 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Both sides, Trailing arms main bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White whereas should be red (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both sides, trailing arms main bushes worn

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,156 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded. Advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides, deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on tread. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,630 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 86,630 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,617 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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EA51 GBX is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 EA51 GBX, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA51 GBX is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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