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WA02 LHM

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 LHM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 130,431 miles

Coolant leak cap missing ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Propshaft universal joint worn slightly oil leaking ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 130,346 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak cap missing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn slightly oil leaking ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 130,311 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions abandoned due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member excessively corroded within 30cm off gearbox mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracking due to age

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread quite cracked with age, Tyre also has a nail in tread

No cap on coolant tank

Offside Front Fog light damaged

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread quite cracked with age

Rear diff has a minor oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 122,927 miles

N S R Bump stop missing

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

Underside rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2015 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front fog light smashed

Fail 24 Aug 2015 116,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front fog light smashed

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,616 miles

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 27 Aug 2014 110,616 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2013 102,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 102,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,271 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,341 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 73,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,136 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2009 63,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,517 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 56,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,543 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 53,543 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,754 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 49,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2005 35,757 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 35,757 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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WA02 LHM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WA02 LHM, 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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WA02 LHM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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