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YJ02 HJD

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,874 mi
Last recorded94,874 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 HJD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 94,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 94,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,573 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 83,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 81,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,270 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks appearing in both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member that supports the radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear rod arm dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,043 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member corroded. (Below radiator) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 60,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Wheel speed pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,325 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,323 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,778 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower windscreen had slight damage

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower windscreen had slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,313 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre (outer side wall)

cuts in offside rear tyre

front offside lower windscreen has slight damage

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,654 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,638 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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YJ02 HJD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YJ02 HJD, 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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YJ02 HJD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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