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WJ51 CME

2001 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,581 mi
Last recorded120,581 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 CME
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 120,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower boll joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower boll joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

eml on

Fail 29 Apr 2019 126,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower boll joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower boll joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

eml on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,529 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 110,511 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (engine mounting) (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,583 miles

Front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces

Fuel filter corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,560 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces

Fuel filter corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,785 miles

Fuel filter corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs have started to deteriorate

rear tyres started perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,008 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,122 miles

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

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

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,278 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,160 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 68,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 18 Mar 2009 60,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 35,043 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,043 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,319 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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WJ51 CME is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 WJ51 CME, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ51 CME is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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