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YH52 KWJ

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 KWJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 82,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,854 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 27 Dec 2010 69,810 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2010 69,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 64,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 56,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,827 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2007 41,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wing mirror damaged not affecting view to rear

Pass 6 Jan 2007 41,311 miles

offside front wing mirror damaged not affecting view to rear

Pass 26 Sep 2005 32,167 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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YH52 KWJ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH52 KWJ, 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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YH52 KWJ is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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