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VK51 CMU

2001 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 CMU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 128,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play inner tie rod

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play inner tie rod

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on rear valance

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,841 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,691 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,135 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,384 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 117,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 115,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,459 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 111,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,559 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,163 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 106,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 102,883 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 97,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,405 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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VK51 CMU is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VK51 CMU, 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 VK51 CMU registered?

VK51 CMU is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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