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HD51 AOF

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 AOF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,556 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear tyres worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2020 151,556 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated to excess (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear tyres worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 144,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,810 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 135,810 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil below minimum

Fail 3 Mar 2017 127,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil below minimum

Pass 3 Mar 2016 110,594 miles

slight play offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 29 May 2015 105,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 105,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,008 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 97,008 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,197 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,087 miles

steering rack inner joint on o/s has play

Fail 18 Apr 2012 80,087 miles

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

steering rack inner joint on o/s has play

Pass 6 May 2011 74,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 56,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,198 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,665 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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HD51 AOF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD51 AOF, 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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HD51 AOF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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