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LJ02 VKE

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,211 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,380 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,093 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,334 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 29,334 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)

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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LJ02 VKE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ02 VKE, 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 LJ02 VKE registered?

LJ02 VKE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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