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VK52 LYR

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,682 mi
Last recorded114,682 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 LYR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 114,682 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 111,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 105,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,767 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 85,491 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,919 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s drivers mirror cracked

n/s/f C V joint A B S control ring broken

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,678 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2010 66,678 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front plate cracked

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,064 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,179 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 26,087 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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VK52 LYR 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 70.6%.

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 VK52 LYR, 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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What year was VK52 LYR registered?

VK52 LYR is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 5 October 2002.

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