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GV52 SXM

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 SXM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion evident o/s/r arch

corrosion evident underside surfaces

front gearbox/engine mounting corrosion evident

Fail 14 Dec 2016 118,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre 2.0 mm devoid tread at inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

corrosion evident o/s/r arch

corrosion evident underside surfaces

front gearbox/engine mounting corrosion evident

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,126 miles

heavy corrosion evident front transaxle support mounting

o/s/f tyre devoid tread at inner edge

rear exhaust heatshield (body) loose

surface corrosion underbody

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 107,706 miles

brake servo corrroded

nearside washer poor

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge/tread devoid

surface corrosion to underbody/brake discs,o/s/r arch/clutch fluid pipe

Fail 18 Dec 2014 107,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake servo corrroded

nearside washer poor

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge/tread devoid

surface corrosion to underbody/brake discs,o/s/r arch/clutch fluid pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,389 miles

front discs are corroded/worn

general surface corrosion evident o/s/f inner wing,underbody,suspension,sills

oil leaks from engine/rear differential heavy oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 103,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch inoperative/seized

brake fluid level is low

exhaust system is in general very poor condition

front discs are corroded/worn

general surface corrosion evident o/s/f inner wing,underbody,suspension,sills

oil leaks from engine/rear differential heavy oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,849 miles

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

both front discs corroded

both front tyres 2.5 mm

surface corrosion to underbody/suspension/sills/arch o/s/r

Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,849 miles

both front discs corroded

both front tyres 2.5 mm

surface corrosion to underbody/suspension/sills/arch o/s/r

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,241 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

both inner driveshaft boots are tied with plastic clips..o/s inner slight grease leak

differential o/s.. rear oil leak

exhaust/underbody general surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre is 2.5 mm

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,241 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

both inner driveshaft boots are tied with plastic clips..o/s inner slight grease leak

differential o/s.. rear oil leak

exhaust/underbody general surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre is 2.5 mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,136 miles

N/S/R WHEEL IS STEEL ALL OTHERS ALLOY... SAME SIZE... 6J 16 INCH....

exhaust generaal corrosion...

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,367 miles

off side inner c/v boot has been leaking /but not now. near side front tyre on 2mm.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,343 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,210 miles

front pads very low!front discs lipped

Fail 20 Nov 2006 44,253 miles

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

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

front discs are lipped/worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,253 miles

front discs are lipped/worn

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,146 miles

both front tyres 2.5 mm.... less at edges † front discs lipped

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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GV52 SXM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV52 SXM, 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 GV52 SXM registered?

GV52 SXM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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