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SB02 SVU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,400 mi
Last recorded99,400 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SVU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,400 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 99,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs corroded

front/rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff/trans oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 81,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,659 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,533 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 66,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,141 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,877 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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SB02 SVU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB02 SVU, 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 SB02 SVU registered?

SB02 SVU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is SB02 SVU safe to buy?

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