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SO02 FZH

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,283 mi
Last recorded83,283 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FZH
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,408 miles

exhaust brakcet broken but exhaust still suported

Fail 22 Apr 2014 75,408 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust brakcet broken but exhaust still suported

Pass 1 May 2013 71,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,061 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,920 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,522 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

rear number plate slight discolour

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 17,271 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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SO02 FZH is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO02 FZH, 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 SO02 FZH registered?

SO02 FZH is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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