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NG51 VHB

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 VHB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,080 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 85,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,966 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2009 73,956 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,893 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 61,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,770 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,681 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,047 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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NG51 VHB is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NG51 VHB, 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 NG51 VHB registered?

NG51 VHB is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is NG51 VHB safe to buy?

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