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HW02 MGU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,840 mi
Last recorded128,840 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 128,840 miles

bonnet has sharp edges

inner door handles not operating correctly but doors can still be opened from inside

Fail 11 Jul 2018 128,832 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired diff bush (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet has sharp edges

inner door handles not operating correctly but doors can still be opened from inside

Pass 10 May 2017 112,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 112,798 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 104,336 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,022 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,627 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 83,424 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,489 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

nearside front tyre has minor damage to sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,948 miles

tyre wall on nearside front in poor condition.no inner cord showing.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 427,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

tyre wall on nearside front in poor condition.no inner cord showing.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,376 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 23,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 18,862 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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HW02 MGU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW02 MGU, 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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HW02 MGU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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