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FG04 MXF

2004 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,280 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle has general body corrosion

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 100,280 miles

All tyres perishing

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Vehicle has general body corrosion

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,138 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

limited inspection of outer sills possible due to trims fitted

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

offside mirror damaged

rear cross member corroded- non prescribed area

slight leak on rear diff

slight water ingress into the nearside headlamp

the nearside rear tyre is worn however due to the stepped pattern/design the wear does not encroach what is classed as the centre 3/4 of the tread

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,102 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

limited inspection of outer sills possible due to trims fitted

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

offside mirror damaged

rear cross member corroded- non prescribed area

slight leak on rear diff

slight water ingress into the nearside headlamp

the nearside rear tyre is worn however due to the stepped pattern/design the wear does not encroach what is classed as the centre 3/4 of the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn however due to the design/pattern (stepped) the wear does not encroach what is classed as the centre 3/4 of the tread

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn however due to the design/pattern (stepped) the wear does not encroach what is classed as the centre 3/4 of the tread

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,280 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated unable asses fully but are corroded where visible

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion underside to most components and body and structure

Nearside front steering rack arm/track rod end has slight play

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Rear diff wet with oil

Suspension component bushes perished

Welded repairs heavily undersealed unable asses fully

Fail 21 Aug 2013 73,272 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes plastic coated unable asses fully but are corroded where visible

Coil springs corroded

Corrosion underside to most components and body and structure

Nearside front steering rack arm/track rod end has slight play

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Rear diff wet with oil

Suspension component bushes perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,699 miles

Front Brake Discs Pitted.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake Discs Pitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,156 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,812 miles

front pads less than half worn

slight play in nearside anti roll bar link

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 MXF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG04 MXF, 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 MXF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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