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AK51 XKX

2001 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,908 mi
Last recorded152,908 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XKX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 152,908 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play gaitor poor (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noise transmission

Fail 26 Aug 2025 152,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 146,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 146,080 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 139,885 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 139,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner sill and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 133,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,760 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 128,760 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,249 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to underside

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 125,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion to underside

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,902 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,902 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 116,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,550 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,550 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 101,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,308 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,380 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,974 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,632 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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AK51 XKX is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK51 XKX, 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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AK51 XKX is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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