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SO02 FZX

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,678 mi
Last recorded105,678 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FZX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 105,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front engine mounting cradle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured both front inner wings (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 97,287 miles

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

Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff Casing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 97,287 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Spare Wheel Well Holed Within 30cm Of Tow Bar Mounting Point (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff Casing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,589 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,589 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,426 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriated and blowing

vacumn servo corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 72,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated and blowing

vacumn servo corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake servo corroded slightly

exhaust deteriated

Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,196 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake servo corroded slightly

exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 May 2011 57,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,129 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,615 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 42,357 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,646 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 FZX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO02 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

SO02 FZX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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