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GF04 NZG

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,644 mi
Last recorded101,644 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NZG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2018 101,644 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.A.1)

sills corroded nearside and offside

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side and offside inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,333 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Jan 2016 91,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front play in inner track rod

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded in various places (6.1.B.2)

front slam panel corroded

oil leak

oil leak

various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 68,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,210 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,648 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine sump pan excessively corroded & starting to leak!!.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,865 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 43,807 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,510 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GF04 NZG is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GF04 NZG, 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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GF04 NZG is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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