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LY02 MWJ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 MWJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,389 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 70,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no longer can you see the aim patterns as the lenses have deteriorated so much (4.1.4 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 58,008 miles

Front both front tyres wearing low and on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 57,985 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake servo corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.34 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.12 mm remaining in tread worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,849 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Component shows signs of leaking (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 47,951 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,831 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,434 miles

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

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

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

Rear underbody areas starting to surface corrode.

exhaust system getting weak.

Pass 20 May 2015 42,737 miles

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 40,391 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre perished, but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 21 May 2013 36,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,988 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,329 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

inner front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,644 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,759 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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LY02 MWJ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY02 MWJ, 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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LY02 MWJ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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