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SL51 ZJE

2001 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,379 mi
Last recorded87,379 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 ZJE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 87,379 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under side on rear end slightly rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,379 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under side on rear end slightly rusted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,978 miles

nearside front slight play from rack

offside front slight play from rack

Fail 21 May 2012 77,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insercure

under body surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,886 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,851 miles

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

adv rear chassis with corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2010 64,110 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 64,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

adv exhaust rear section corroded

adv o/s and n/s rear chassis with some corrosion

adv o/s and n/s rear inner sills under car with some corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,835 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

adv exhaust rear corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,613 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 48,613 miles

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

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

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

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

adv front inner pads worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,271 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 33,511 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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SL51 ZJE is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 SL51 ZJE, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL51 ZJE is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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