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FV52 KNK

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,261 mi
Last recorded165,261 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KNK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 165,261 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 160,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,018 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 101,989 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2008 91,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,952 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 18 Dec 2006 62,610 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,003 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FV52 KNK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV52 KNK, 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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What year was FV52 KNK registered?

FV52 KNK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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