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FA53 FOC

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

48,740 mi
Last recorded48,740 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 FOC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 48,740 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 48,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,282 miles

exhaust system corroding

front + rear subframes/suspension components corroding

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2021 38,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

front + rear subframes/suspension components corroding

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,078 miles

corrosion forming both inner sills

corrosion forming to front + rear suspension/ subframes

exhaust system corroded/slight blow

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,489 miles

exhaust system rusty/ minor exhaust leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2019 33,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust system rusty/ minor exhaust leak

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 32,771 miles

EML on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil and sil end (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

EML on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,848 miles

EML warning lamp on

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,848 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,344 miles

Corrosion developing on right hand and left hand inner sills.

Sump has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre slightly perrished sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2013 25,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre slightly perrished sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,803 miles

All wipers smeering the screen

Front discs slightly corroded and worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre 3mm

Rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 12,854 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 11,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 8,640 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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FA53 FOC is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 FA53 FOC, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA53 FOC registered?

FA53 FOC is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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