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YJ02 OFL

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,033 mi
Last recorded147,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 OFL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 147,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under arch marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

vehicle covered with under seal

Fail 7 Dec 2015 147,021 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under arch marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear valance corrded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 145,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear valance corrded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,525 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 144,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,431 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 137,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r flexible brake hose split

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 130,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,289 miles

knocking noise from steering rack area when rocking steering

Pass 2 Jul 2010 173,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 173,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres on limit

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,256 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 104,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs worn

n/s and o/s front indicators discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2008 92,598 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,420 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 54,280 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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YJ02 OFL 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 YJ02 OFL, 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 OFL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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