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FG04 EFV

2004 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,073 mi
Last recorded117,073 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EFV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,829 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 64,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls are cracked.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,842 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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FG04 EFV is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FG04 EFV, 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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FG04 EFV is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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