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MW02 BBX

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 BBX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2011 97,361 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel line corroded

oil leak noted from front of engine

slight play in nearside track arm noted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,361 miles

E.M.L on dash

exhaust hangers corroded

fuel line corroded

oil leak noted from front of engine

slight play in nearside track arm noted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,409 miles

coolant low & staining at thermostat housing area

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2010 86,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low & staining at thermostat housing area

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,802 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake balance poor

items in drivers view over 40 mm are a failure item

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,342 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 61,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake fluid low

engine management light on & engine misfiring

front brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2007 47,124 miles

engine misfiring & management light on

nails in nearside front & rear tyres

wipers poor performance

Pass 27 May 2006 35,005 miles

air freshener hanging in windscreen obscuring view [removed]

engine management light on

engine misfiring [number 4 plug lead incorrectly fitted]

rear wiper torn

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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MW02 BBX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW02 BBX, 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 MW02 BBX registered?

MW02 BBX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is MW02 BBX safe to buy?

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