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AE51 VNL

2001 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,571 mi
Last recorded145,571 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VNL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper boot and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked and perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

all chassis surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 140,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,984 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 131,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,956 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

middle and rear exhaust support corroded

nearside front diff seal oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,377 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipec orroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 106,376 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust pipec orroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,991 miles

Both front inner track rods have slight play

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,973 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,685 miles

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

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

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

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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AE51 VNL is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 AE51 VNL, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 VNL is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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