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AJ51 DDY

2001 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,901 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 119,901 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all rear chassis heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded

both wipers slightly deteriorated

lower front panel heavily corroded and hole

Fail 6 Dec 2013 114,071 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all rear chassis heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded

both wipers slightly deteriorated

lower front panel heavily corroded and hole

Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,494 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs wearing thin

underside corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,497 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front panel slightly damaged and corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,485 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

front panel slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,125 miles

both front inner steering rack arm ball joints worn

both rear chassis rails corrded

both rear tyres very low on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

front cross member corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner steering rack arm ball joints worn

both rear chassis rails corrded

both rear tyres very low on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

front cross member corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,747 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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AJ51 DDY is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ51 DDY, 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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AJ51 DDY is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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