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MK52 KPU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 KPU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,628 miles

Coolant level low and lamp on

Engine management lamp on, vehicle registered pre 1 July 2003

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear coil spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear coil spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2022 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low and lamp on

Engine management lamp on, vehicle registered pre 1 July 2003

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear coil spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above rear coil spring area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2021 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Severely deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Severely deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,645 miles

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

Nearside Front freeplay detected inner steering arm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside metal fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front freeplay detected inner steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 70,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front freeplay detected inner steering arm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside metal fuel pipe corroded

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

Offside Front freeplay detected inner steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,131 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

engine light on

engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cracking in the tread

play in n/s and o/s front steering arms

rear differential oil leak

o/s/r tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,442 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/front tyre inner edge worn

n/s/rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes deteriorated

n/s/rear tyre inner edge worn

o/s/rear outer edge worn

o/s/rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2013 54,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,386 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HANGERS & JOINING BOLTS EXCESS DETERIATION .

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR TYRES OLD & CRACKED .

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,595 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,475 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear seatbelt slightly sticking when retracting.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,593 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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MK52 KPU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK52 KPU, 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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MK52 KPU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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