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WU52 BTE

2002 Mazda Tribute

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,200 mi
Last recorded78,200 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BTE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,200 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2011 78,160 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 64,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,180 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,519 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre low on the outside edge

n/s/r light lens broken

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,704 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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WU52 BTE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU52 BTE, 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 WU52 BTE registered?

WU52 BTE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WU52 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 BTE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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