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GN02 MEU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 MEU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 89,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 73,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,283 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,283 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,752 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 54,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,517 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight underbody surface rust at the rear

Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,517 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight underbody surface rust at the rear

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,717 miles

Oil leak

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,684 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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GN02 MEU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN02 MEU, 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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What year was GN02 MEU registered?

GN02 MEU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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