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FA53 KHC

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,817 mi
Last recorded134,817 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KHC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,817 miles

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroded

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Apr 2016 134,817 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes/hose join (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes corroded

N/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2016 134,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,616 miles

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

slight play in both antiroll bar mounting rubbers

slight play o/s steering system

Pass 10 Feb 2014 116,034 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,034 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,975 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 104,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 94,073 miles

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

all tyres perishing slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,073 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2012 94,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

check engine warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 72,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2009 62,491 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,541 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 KHC is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KHC, 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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FA53 KHC is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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