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YC52 FZA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 FZA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 100,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed headlamp plug (1.9.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside lower suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wing and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear upper chassis,inside and outside (2.4.A.3)

Brake flexible hose, metal ferrules corroded

Front brake disc(s) in very poor condition corroded lipped and worn

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

fuel filler pipe and breather badly corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

vehicle has a lot of heavy corrosion on the rear chassis and suspension components

Pass 10 May 2016 94,302 miles

vehicle has a lot of corrosion,rear suspension mountings,rear sub frame and rear chassis

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,268 miles

rear chassis and suspension components badly corroded

unable to inspect condition of outer sills

Fail 3 Jun 2015 87,239 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear chassis and suspension components badly corroded

unable to inspect condition of outer sills

front cross member corroded excessively around engine mounting

Pass 16 May 2014 79,082 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 79,082 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 74,365 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 69,869 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 69,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 May 2011 62,513 miles

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

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)

chassis and components at rear showing corrosion but not weak

fuel pipes under body showing slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

chassis and components at rear showing corrosion but not weak

fuel pipes under body showing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,862 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 55,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,620 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,887 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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YC52 FZA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC52 FZA, 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 YC52 FZA registered?

YC52 FZA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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