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LC52 VVA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 VVA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,815 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2020 99,802 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring top mounting/bump stop insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,825 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,864 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 88,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,749 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,492 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,492 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2008 55,016 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,738 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,713 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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LC52 VVA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver 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 LC52 VVA, 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 LC52 VVA registered?

LC52 VVA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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