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SJ04 ZTB

2004 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,441 mi
Last recorded115,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 ZTB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint welded in to arm (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at wish bone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at front wish bone mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded full rear cross member (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 111,664 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,315 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 92,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 88,267 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

ADVISORY OFFSIDE PANEL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 83,267 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,147 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,580 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 64,580 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

slight rust patches forming rear chassis legs

wipers streaky,n/s torn,o/s detaching

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,981 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

slight rust patches forming rear chassis legs

wipers streaky,n/s torn,o/s detaching

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,593 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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SJ04 ZTB is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 SJ04 ZTB, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ04 ZTB is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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