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YO02 MLV

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,723 mi
Last recorded90,723 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MLV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding repairs to sill areas at rear

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,719 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extensive welding repairs to sill areas at rear

Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,710 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both inner sills at rear corroded

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front tyre won on outer edge

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,296 miles

Nearside front outer CV Gaiter split

Offside front tyre worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,401 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 21 May 2013 80,317 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 76,318 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres slightly distorted

offside front tyre cut in outer edge

Pass 10 May 2011 70,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 64,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 63,926 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 57,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,113 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 51,113 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,342 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front tyre inner edges badly scrubbed

wear on brake discs

Pass 9 May 2006 37,566 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 37,562 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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YO02 MLV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YO02 MLV, 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 YO02 MLV registered?

YO02 MLV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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