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SM52 FZF

2002 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FZF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 82,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,561 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,363 miles

off side front link bar has slight play in upper ball joint

off side front track arm has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 32,574 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 FZF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM52 FZF registered?

SM52 FZF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is SM52 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 FZF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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