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SM04 DZX

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,737 mi
Last recorded68,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 DZX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,737 miles

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

body corroded throughout

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,311 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,311 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,788 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,516 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,841 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,841 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 46,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,729 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 33,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,186 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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SM04 DZX is a 2004 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 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 SM04 DZX, 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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SM04 DZX is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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