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GF52 GVV

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GVV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2015 163,754 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Feb 2014 152,056 miles

Engine Management light on

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 152,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine Management light on

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 139,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill plastic covers fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 139,812 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

outer sill plastic covers fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 122,169 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 122,169 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,781 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

bad earth on near side front head lamp ?

Pass 8 Feb 2010 87,439 miles

off side rear fog light is cracked but not showing white light to the rear.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,603 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inside edges.

off side rear fog light lens is cracked but still complet and not showing white light

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,241 miles

Offside inner cv boot split and leaking.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,241 miles

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

Offside inner cv boot split and leaking.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,482 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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GF52 GVV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF52 GVV, 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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GF52 GVV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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