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SH02 YFC

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,244 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

exhaust rear hanger broken but exhaust still supported

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2014 117,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear hanger broken but exhaust still supported

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,553 miles

accelerator pedal very stiff to depress

Fail 15 Jan 2013 103,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

accelerator pedal very stiff to depress

both front brake flexis are starting to perish

both front, lower suspension arm, rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 89,232 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,055 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,092 miles

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

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding breaking away

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,092 miles

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding breaking away

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 47,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 41,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,706 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 YFC is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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