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SN02 WZU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,731 mi
Last recorded179,731 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 WZU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 179,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 157,428 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 132,296 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 132,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 119,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,728 miles

advise oil leak at rear diff (front + nearside seals)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 111,728 miles

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

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

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

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

advise oil leak at rear diff (front + nearside seals)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,714 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 75,637 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 75,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 64,401 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 53,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 52,124 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 50,128 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,128 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,883 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 WZU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN02 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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