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SG52 FVS

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,174 mi
Last recorded83,174 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 FVS
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,174 miles

Both front to rear pipes slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,895 miles

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

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

last exhaust mounting broken

oil leak at rear diff, suggest having this checked

Fail 18 Dec 2013 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

last exhaust mounting broken

oil leak at rear diff, suggest having this checked

Pass 4 Jan 2013 74,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear chassie leg corroded but outwith 30 cm of prescriped area.

tow bar has been cut off

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,239 miles

rear tow bar has been removed , rear cross member corroded and holed but out with 30 cm of stress point.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,239 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 65,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 60,700 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 60,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,229 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,874 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,817 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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SG52 FVS is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black 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 SG52 FVS, 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 SG52 FVS registered?

SG52 FVS is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is SG52 FVS safe to buy?

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