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SW02 FLK

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,337 mi
Last recorded119,337 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 FLK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,337 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' airfreshner (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,212 miles

car heavily corroded on under side

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,204 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod axle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

car heavily corroded on under side

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,066 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 106,726 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,372 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 90,861 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,396 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,187 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 49,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SW02 FLK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SW02 FLK, 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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SW02 FLK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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