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WF52 WMA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,032 mi
Last recorded153,032 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WMA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 153,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 153,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 136,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,795 miles

nsr shock absorber cover corroded

play in os front inner steering rack joint

Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,790 miles

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

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

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

nsr shock absorber cover corroded

play in os front inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Aug 2011 97,445 miles

osf inner trackrod joint slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2011 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

osf inner trackrod joint slight play

vehicle towbar electric socket not secured

Fail 13 Aug 2010 90,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,215 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,408 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 76,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,163 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,163 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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WF52 WMA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF52 WMA, 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 WF52 WMA registered?

WF52 WMA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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