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AO02 FYX

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,329 mi
Last recorded141,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FYX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 141,329 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CHASSIS/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BUMPER TRIM MISSING BOLT STICKING OUT

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Nov 2021 141,329 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CHASSIS/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIS ENDS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BUMPER TRIM MISSING BOLT STICKING OUT

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES UNBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,905 miles

Coolant leak gear box has antifreeze residue run down the front ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small blows from, exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,905 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak gear box has antifreeze residue run down the front ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small blows from, exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,075 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight blow from exhaust join

Fail 19 Nov 2019 123,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated rear inner sill / floor holed on both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust blowing inn 2 locations , rear/mid and mid join

Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust blowing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 112,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,399 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 101,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2016 100,289 miles

both front tyres cracking

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Nov 2015 91,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,900 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,639 miles

Both front tyres cracking/starting to perish

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,062 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,863 miles

corrosion on brake suspension exhaust components

corrosion under car

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,240 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 32,238 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,460 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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AO02 FYX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO02 FYX, 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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AO02 FYX is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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