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EX52 NTE

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,924 mi
Last recorded143,924 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 NTE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,924 miles

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

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

unable to inspect outter body sills due to plastic over covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,176 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 138,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 133,839 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers over sills

Fail 28 May 2015 133,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 125,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 114,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2013 114,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2012 103,475 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,763 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 92,089 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust is corroded.

n/s front link is worn.

rear brake hoses are old.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,176 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,656 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

noise from near side rear brake drum internal

Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,020 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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EX52 NTE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX52 NTE, 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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EX52 NTE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is EX52 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 NTE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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