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EK02 MVY

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 MVY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 116,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 102,560 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,501 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 93,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 66,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 56,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,003 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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EK02 MVY is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK02 MVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK02 MVY registered?

EK02 MVY is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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