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FH02 OFD

2002 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OFD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 106,306 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 105,480 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,657 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 104,656 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end/arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 103,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting and bump stop mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,055 miles

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Fail 17 Mar 2020 103,055 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 99,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,340 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end/ inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,872 miles

n/s o/s rear steel brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to rust/corrode not excessive at test suggest possible clean and grease

o/s front lower balljoint showing slight signs of wear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,395 miles

under vehicle starting to rust rear suspension mounts to rear floor to sill would benefit from clean and grease or waxoil

Pass 1 May 2013 78,008 miles

only carried out partial retest original test carried out by another tester A R Harrison advises from original test number 825866113178 still apply

Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn rusty on inner faces

rear tyres worn low and started to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,695 miles

both rear tyres @ 3mm

front discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in both front ARB link ball joints

slight play in steering rack knuckle

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,037 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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FH02 OFD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FH02 OFD, 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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FH02 OFD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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