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GL51 PSZ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 PSZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,159 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 118,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 118,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,637 miles

EML light on

both rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil

exhaust system heavily corroded and in very poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

low coolant level light on - topped up

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre heavily paddled on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,611 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

coolant low level light on - topped up

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

corrosion developing in various chassis, body and floor pan areas

engine miss-fire

engine oil level low - topped up

exhaust system heavily corroded and in very poor condition

front brake discs in very poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre heavily paddled on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 112,195 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

oil leak rear diff

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,195 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs slightly worn

oil leak rear diff

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 64,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 52,761 miles

N/s/r @ centre belts not checked child seat fitted

O/s/f brake hose believed incorrect

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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GL51 PSZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL51 PSZ, 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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GL51 PSZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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