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WF02 VSM

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,713 mi
Last recorded113,713 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 VSM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,081 miles

Nearside Front abs sensor ring cracked.

Pass 6 May 2016 88,302 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear light len slight damage

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 79,342 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 5 May 2015 79,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 65,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

offside rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 May 2013 65,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

offside rear inner sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 May 2012 60,276 miles

exhaust baffels rattle

Pass 11 May 2011 54,844 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 54,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 50,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,498 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2008 40,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 29,983 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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WF02 VSM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF02 VSM, 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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WF02 VSM is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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