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FV02 EBM

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 EBM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 154,513 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2016 154,513 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2016 154,075 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Sills covered

Slight play in the n/s/f hub

The n/s/r tyre is quite worn and has a short but deep cut

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 147,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 133,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 133,329 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 116,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,170 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,959 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,047 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 9 Feb 2010 71,047 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2009 42,189 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 37,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 37,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 23,546 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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FV02 EBM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FV02 EBM, 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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FV02 EBM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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