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VE02 BVL

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BVL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,400 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion underside of rear

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,212 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs exciter ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion underside of rear

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres worn slight on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,007 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure (offside)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 88,987 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper insecure (offside)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,436 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 BVL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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