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SP51 VJD

2001 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VJD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,820 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff seals

rear washer inop

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Sep 2014 53,820 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

oil leak at rear diff seals

rear washer inop

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,872 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,771 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,655 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 32,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,072 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underbody corrosion in places

wheelbearing noise when driving not detected on test

Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

underbody corrosion in places

wheelbearing noise when driving not detected on test

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,669 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise condensation in offside headlamp

advise fuel lines in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,669 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise condensation in offside headlamp

advise fuel lines in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,272 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp getting damp inside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,272 miles

o/s headlamp getting damp inside

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,136 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

handbrake cable getting corroded never been oiled

Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,409 miles

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

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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SP51 VJD is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 SP51 VJD, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP51 VJD registered?

SP51 VJD is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is SP51 VJD safe to buy?

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