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GF04 NZW

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NZW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) moderate ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle under body corroded and generally in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,350 miles

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

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under body has heavy surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,350 miles

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

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle under body has heavy surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer, exhaust system generally in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle under body has heavy surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle underbody has various amounts of surface corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2015 86,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle underbody has various amounts of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,279 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 81,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,613 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,152 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.n/s/f tyre worn to min(attn req soon).exhaust joints/fittings rusting.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,651 miles

Wipers worn, front brake discs rather worn, exhaust rather rusty, sill panels covered.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 53,651 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers worn, front brake discs rather worn, exhaust rather rusty, sill panels covered.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,934 miles

no towball fitted at test, sills covered

Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,934 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

no towball fitted at test, sills covered

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,437 miles

n/s.r shock absorber damp

Fail 24 Jun 2009 37,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s.r shock absorber damp

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,106 miles

nearside inner c/v boot leaking

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 NZW is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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