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SP02 NXS

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,504 mi
Last recorded87,504 miles
Recorded on7 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 NXS
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2012 87,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 82,213 miles

front brake discs are coroded

Pass 11 May 2010 77,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 77,610 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,219 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,956 miles

All tyre sidewalls scrubbed due to kerbing

All tyres showing slight signs of cracking between tread and sidewalls

Both rear tyres worn down inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,440 miles

Slight sidewall damage to both nearside tyres

Fail 26 Mar 2007 53,440 miles

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

Slight sidewall damage to both nearside tyres (kerbing)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,720 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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SP02 NXS is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SP02 NXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 NXS registered?

SP02 NXS is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SP02 NXS safe to buy?

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