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SL04 RZJ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,963 mi
Last recorded132,963 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 RZJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,963 miles

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

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

tow bar removed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 132,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 clamps (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

rear brake pipes copper greased, unable to test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,481 miles

both rear brake pipes coverd with grease unable to check properly

has a broken hanger but is still sucure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,633 miles

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

Engine oily

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Front discs are corroded

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

Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

front exhast flexy joint in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine oily

Exhaust hangers are corroded

Front discs are corroded

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

Slight play in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive

front exhast flexy joint in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2012 109,768 miles

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

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

bonnet security catch slightly stiff

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear springs slightly corroded

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

Front exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside front ABS ring split no light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,320 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,333 miles

Engine oily

Management light on

Offside front antiroll bar droplink has slight play but not excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,902 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,902 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,305 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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SL04 RZJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL04 RZJ, 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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SL04 RZJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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