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RE02 OPA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 OPA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 128,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis next to coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,652 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,015 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have slightly perished side walls

n/s head light lense faded slight pattern distortion

Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to wheel arch adj to suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all tyres have slightly perished side walls

n/s head light lense faded slight pattern distortion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine mang; light on

some surface corrosin on various chassis areas

Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine mang; light on

some surface corrosin on various chassis areas

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,325 miles

engine mang; lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mang; lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,033 miles

Engine fault light is on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 85,033 miles

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

Engine fault light is on.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,414 miles

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

engine manag; lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,749 miles

emissions eventually met

Fail 18 Mar 2008 64,749 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

emissions eventually met

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,148 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 56,148 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front windscreen chipped

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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RE02 OPA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE02 OPA, 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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RE02 OPA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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