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YY02 VFD

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,057 mi
Last recorded130,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 VFD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 130,057 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is low inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

mil light is on

Pass 1 May 2019 128,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged sensor ring (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 120,319 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr tyre perishing

osr tyre perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 111,850 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 109,264 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 109,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Corrosion in lower front panel by gearbox crossmember

Slight play felt in steering rack

Small hole in offside front tyre inside sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,398 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 101,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 92,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,032 miles

both front tyres worn (inner edges)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,140 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,094 miles

Exhaust retaining bolts corroded. †Exhaust hangers corroded. †N/S Front Wheel Bearing Slight Lift. †O/S Front brake Caliper Slide Dust Covers Missing. †

Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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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YY02 VFD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY02 VFD, 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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YY02 VFD is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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