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AO04 LTU

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LTU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 137,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 137,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,112 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,032 miles

Damage to O/S Outer Sill

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Play N/S/F Rack End

Pass 13 Mar 2012 112,041 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 111,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 95,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 95,709 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 76,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,144 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO04 LTU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 AO04 LTU, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO04 LTU registered?

AO04 LTU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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