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FM51 UOP

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,927 mi
Last recorded128,927 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 UOP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 128,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 125,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

no back seat squabs fiited

Fail 28 Nov 2015 125,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

no back seat squabs fiited

Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,228 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 121,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded

rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded

rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2012 112,622 miles

pass and advise osr rear tyre warn on outside edge .

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,394 miles

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

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

smell of petrol in car no leak found (can in boot? )

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,790 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack on offside front

Slight Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,006 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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FM51 UOP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM51 UOP, 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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FM51 UOP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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