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SM52 ECT

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ECT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,961 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,099 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 99,098 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 72,939 miles

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

Fuel pipes have some corrosion

Fail 8 May 2013 72,939 miles

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

Fuel pipes have some corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,234 miles

Both rear tyres are van tyres

Nearside front tyre is a van tyre

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 67,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both rear tyres are van tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre is a van tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,674 miles

offside front tyre has various pieces of metal in tread

Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,674 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has various pieces of metal in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre unrepairable puncture

nearsiderear tyre puncture poss unreprirable

tyre size 215\70 16

Pass 22 Mar 2008 52,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,973 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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SM52 ECT is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM52 ECT, 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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What year was SM52 ECT registered?

SM52 ECT is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is SM52 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 ECT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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