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HC04 LEJ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,064 mi
Last recorded121,064 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 LEJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 121,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

vehicle rear underbody covered with heavily sealant

Fail 28 Oct 2024 121,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

vehicle rear underbody covered with heavily sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,173 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and rear exhaust joint/flange corroded/poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and rear exhaust joint/flange corroded/poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2021 100,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 103,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,365 miles

play in offside of steering rack

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,129 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail front cross member (6.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,737 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,144 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,121 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,553 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,015 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,737 miles

front tyres worn,only just passes

Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front tyres worn,only just passes

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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HC04 LEJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HC04 LEJ, 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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HC04 LEJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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