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LN52 VBZ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VBZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 118,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

DAMPNESS AROUND MASTER CYLINDER/SERVO

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,813 miles

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 100,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,433 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,546 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,475 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

Fail 3 Feb 2010 62,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level just above minimum

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,905 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 51,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,855 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,039 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 26,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LN52 VBZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN52 VBZ, 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 LN52 VBZ registered?

LN52 VBZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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