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HT04 SBU

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,806 mi
Last recorded148,806 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 SBU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 148,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,885 miles

Nearside Inner sill getting weak and rusty rear end

Offside Inner sill getting weak and rusty rear end

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear spring upper fixing getting weak

Fail 5 Apr 2022 127,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner sill getting weak and rusty rear end

Offside Inner sill getting weak and rusty rear end

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear spring upper fixing getting weak

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops are adrift (inside springs)

Pass 18 Jul 2019 116,424 miles

both rear bump stops (inside rear springs) are lose

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2019 116,424 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength engine mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear bump stops (inside rear springs) are lose

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,324 miles

front brake discs are worn / corroded

rear seat belts not accessible and not fullyl tested

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are worn / corroded

rear seat belts not accessible and not fullyl tested

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,456 miles

center exhaust corroded, repaired and leaking slightly

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn very low

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear brake flexi hoses perished badly

rear chassis corroded

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

excess play nearside steering rack inner joint, needs attention now

Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,455 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

center exhaust corroded, repaired and leaking slightly

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn very low

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear brake flexi hoses perished badly

rear chassis corroded

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

excess play nearside steering rack inner joint, needs attention now

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,929 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre under inflated

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

temporary repair to exhaust

trims fitted to outersills

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 6 Jul 2016 105,928 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre under inflated

play in nearside steering arm inner joint

trims fitted to outersills

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust system rusty / slightly poor condition

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,568 miles

exhaust system corroded

play in ns steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,876 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall badly split / perished + bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

n/s/f steering arm slight play

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall badly split / perished + bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,827 miles

o/s/f abs ring broken

o/s/f and both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,552 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 22,521 miles

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

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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HT04 SBU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT04 SBU, 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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HT04 SBU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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