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KC02 LVV

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,555 mi
Last recorded149,555 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 LVV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,555 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 149,554 miles

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)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 145,154 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Jul 2015 145,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,493 miles

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

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2013 130,532 miles

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,261 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 124,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 116,075 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 116,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,607 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 105,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,836 miles

rear silencer heatshield insecure/rattling

Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KC02 LVV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KC02 LVV, 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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What year was KC02 LVV registered?

KC02 LVV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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