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HK51 VWB

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,782 mi
Last recorded147,782 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VWB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2012 147,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil fouling on sump

Pass 7 Jul 2012 147,782 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil fouling on sump

Fail 4 May 2012 147,746 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)

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

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

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

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

diff leaking

engine management light displayed

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 136,035 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 136,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 132,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 132,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 123,153 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 123,153 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,581 miles

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)

front fog lights and tale tell inop.

long travel on parking brake

nearside front hub assembly slight play

offside front steering arm/track rod play

Pass 13 Dec 2006 93,368 miles

advise on nail in nearside front tyre

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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HK51 VWB is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HK51 VWB, 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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HK51 VWB is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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