CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ02 BYV

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BYV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 126,124 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,524 miles

surface corrosion okay at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,852 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 115,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 111,373 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,617 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D ring bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rackend (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,787 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,317 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 102,317 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,537 miles

slight play n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,537 miles

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

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 90,631 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,739 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 82,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,529 miles

power steering fliud on low level

Fail 10 Nov 2006 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

power steering fliud on low level

Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,968 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
Full Mazda Tribute reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ02 BYV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ02 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ02 BYV?

You can check the full history of AJ02 BYV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ02 BYV registered?

AJ02 BYV is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is AJ02 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 BYV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ02 BYV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ02 BYV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.