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WG51 BDZ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 BDZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 116,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,138 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,930 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 93,219 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 86,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,761 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,761 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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WG51 BDZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG51 BDZ, 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 WG51 BDZ registered?

WG51 BDZ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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