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FA02 LHZ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,326 mi
Last recorded100,326 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LHZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 100,326 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 87,936 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 87,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,470 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 71,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,931 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,911 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 53,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,509 miles

cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2005 30,078 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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FA02 LHZ 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 52.9%.

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 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 FA02 LHZ, 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 FA02 LHZ registered?

FA02 LHZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is FA02 LHZ safe to buy?

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