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GF02 LJX

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 LJX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 115,082 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2023 115,081 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 110,278 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp image poor

Fail 18 May 2022 110,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside head lamp image poor

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,805 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s head lamp image poor

Fail 3 Dec 2020 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s head lamp image poor

Pass 24 May 2019 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rod joint slight play

Fail 24 May 2019 101,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rod joint slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

centre exhaust carrier broken

corrosion under side vehicle in places

near side fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,367 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,569 miles

fuel pipes underside are corroded

o/s outer cv boot is aged/perished

o/s/f rack inner joint slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure not mounted (1.9.3a)

fuel pipes underside are corroded

o/s outer cv boot is aged/perished

o/s/f rack inner joint slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,462 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component 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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front abs roters poor condition

rear exhaust tail pipe mouting disconected

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,315 miles

play/movement n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 22 Apr 2010 44,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play/movement n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,014 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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GF02 LJX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GF02 LJX, 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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GF02 LJX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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