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SO53 VBZ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,821 mi
Last recorded126,821 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VBZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,821 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

both rear bump stops corroded

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

•sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2017 119,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

•sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,266 miles

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

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

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

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,414 miles

irregular wear at nearside front tyre outer edge

offside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread.

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,274 miles

both sides rear flexible brake hoses perished

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 80,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 74,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 67,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,990 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 61,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,124 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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SO53 VBZ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 SO53 VBZ, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO53 VBZ registered?

SO53 VBZ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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