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FM53 HHN

2004 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,387 mi
Last recorded87,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HHN
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 87,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,758 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside inner+outer sill's (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside+nearside rear underside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,011 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,600 miles

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

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

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

front discs inner face worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 59,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs inner face worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,600 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,112 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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FM53 HHN is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM53 HHN, 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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FM53 HHN is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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