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RF02 KFU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,882 mi
Last recorded165,882 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KFU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 165,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 165,106 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 160,135 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 160,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 155,624 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,782 miles

Front crossmember (under radiator) corroded on engine mounting

Front lower ball joint covers perished

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

Rear suspension ball joint covers perished

Rear tyres have minor cracking in tread

Fail 29 Jul 2014 152,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Front crossmember (under radiator) corroded on engine mounting

Front lower ball joint covers perished

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

Rear suspension ball joint covers perished

Rear tyres have minor cracking in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 148,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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)

aircon system leaking

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2013 148,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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)

aircon system leaking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2012 144,829 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front tyre worn off on outer edg.

Pass 11 May 2011 138,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 122,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge (mis-shapen).

Fail 21 May 2010 122,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge (mis-shapen).

Pass 16 May 2009 105,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 90,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 71,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,219 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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RF02 KFU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RF02 KFU, 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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RF02 KFU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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