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HG52 VSP

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,113 mi
Last recorded154,113 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 VSP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 154,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,039 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 122,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust clamp loose

Exhaust flexi perished

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,282 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 12,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,731 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,911 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,908 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,007 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 75,007 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 63,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 50,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,847 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r n/s/r seat belts not tested

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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HG52 VSP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HG52 VSP, 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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HG52 VSP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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