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HD04 VKV

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VKV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 115,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

floor sills and chassis all corroded

free play in steering rack

front drop links worn and noisy

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,679 miles

sills and underside corroded

engine light on

exhaust corroded

free play in steering rack

offside front inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear bump stops insecure

rear shockers in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,679 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

exhaust corroded

free play in steering rack

offside front inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear bump stops insecure

rear shockers in poor condition

sills and underside corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bottom arm rear bushes perished

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 97,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both bottom arm rear bushes perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,143 miles

chassis,floor and sills rusty

exhaust rusty

freeplay in steering rack

oil leaks

small nick in offside inner cv boot

Pass 2 Jul 2014 77,046 miles

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from sump area

slight oil weep from rear diff oil seals

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,880 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake hose starting to perrish

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake hose starting to perrish

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,393 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,393 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,092 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,412 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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HD04 VKV is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HD04 VKV, 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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What year was HD04 VKV registered?

HD04 VKV is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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