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SH02 GJV

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 GJV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills soft

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,881 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid within that area. (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and under sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis. (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis above exhaust. (2.4.A.3)

hand brake lever travel high.

rear seats down time of test.

various brake pipe getting in a corroded condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,583 miles

Excessive play in nearside front steering rack end

Nearside rear chassis and offside rear valance sections corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Excessive play in nearside front steering rack end

Nearside rear chassis and offside rear valance sections corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,764 miles

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

play in nearside front steering rack inner joint, several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,739 miles

Heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas,Corrosion & holes in none prescribed areas

Nearside rear coil spring corroded,Rear cross member at towbar mounting corroded to holes

Slight play steering rack nearside inner knuckle joint,Slight exhaust blow at underside of centre box and joint areas,Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 105,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas,Corrosion & holes in none prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear coil spring corroded,Rear cross member at towbar mounting corroded to holes

Slight play steering rack nearside inner knuckle joint,Slight exhaust blow at underside of centre box and joint areas,Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,661 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake has a long travel

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,599 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,027 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 40,486 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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SH02 GJV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH02 GJV, 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 SH02 GJV registered?

SH02 GJV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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