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PJ02 WVL

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,119 mi
Last recorded48,119 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 WVL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 48,119 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,115 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 42,110 miles

Central Emissions not tested unable to test emmisions due to leak of gases from centre silencer marked with yellow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis corroded through compromising tow bar mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of chassis corroded through compromising tow bar mounting marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure o/s and n/s see chassis failure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2019 41,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills but not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills but not clearly visible due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,796 miles

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

Rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 39,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear cross-member corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,538 miles

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

Front tyres approaching tread depth indicators.

Rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,068 miles

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

slight seapage of fuel on fuel filter

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,566 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,852 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,923 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 25,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,638 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,107 miles

slight play in n/s of steering when jacked

Pass 9 Jul 2005 10,374 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers slightly smearing screen

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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PJ02 WVL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PJ02 WVL, 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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PJ02 WVL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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