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LX52 MJO

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,350 mi
Last recorded193,350 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 MJO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 193,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 193,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 177,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 163,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 163,387 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 151,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slightly distorted tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 151,817 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and lens in poor condition (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Slightly distorted tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 138,263 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 138,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,425 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 124,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust rattles

middle exhaust pipe support rod brackets corroded

off side rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,733 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm. Offside front tyre has a split on the outter side wall. Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 18 Dec 2013 112,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm. Offside front tyre has a split on the outter side wall. Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,179 miles

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front outer and off side rear outer drive shafts joints ABS sensor rings cracked / but not insecure / adrift today / ABS operation correct today

near side rear drive shaft diff oil seal damaged / leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2011 83,108 miles

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

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

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

Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

both front outer and off side rear outer drive shafts joints ABS sensor rings cracked / but not insecure / adrift today / ABS operation correct today

near side rear drive shaft diff oil seal damaged / leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,333 miles

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

engine oil leak sump plug area

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 52,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front wiper blade rubber ends slightly split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

off side front wiper blade rubber ends slightly split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,893 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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LX52 MJO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LX52 MJO, 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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LX52 MJO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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