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RO02 LFP

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 LFP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 112,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 112,203 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

Trim panels fitted to outer sills not able to wceck for corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2019 98,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

Trim panels fitted to outer sills not able to wceck for corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,839 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside - Rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Rear diff leak

Fail 21 Feb 2018 93,819 miles

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside - Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak minor ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Rear diff leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,259 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

oil leak "rear diff"

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,113 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,011 miles

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leak rear diff

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system corroded

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,320 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,648 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn/ridged

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,648 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn/ridged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,067 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,564 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 55,101 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,483 miles

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

engine management light on

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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RO02 LFP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RO02 LFP, 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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RO02 LFP is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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