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VE02 BVK

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BVK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,062 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and mountings

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear spring mounts

corrosion on o/s rear inner wing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 87,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on o/s rear top spring mounting

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,729 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,044 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,225 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,225 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,220 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 75,220 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,439 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,295 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high.

offside front wheel appears to be the spare. tyre size same on steel. wheel in boot tyre tread below 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,067 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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VE02 BVK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE02 BVK, 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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VE02 BVK is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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