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SN02 OVT

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 OVT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

sills and cross members corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,730 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear panel holed / corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,695 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,501 miles

rear chassis cross member heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner drumstick (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush popped out (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f anti roll bar link boot perished

n/s/r handbrake cable fouling inner side wall of the vehicles tyre

oil leak around engine area

rear chassis cross member heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling rear tyre. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged phonic ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,526 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes lifting/split

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 52,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,857 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 45,429 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 35,700 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,154 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,673 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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SN02 OVT is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SN02 OVT, 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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SN02 OVT is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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