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AP04 MXA

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 MXA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2020 116,006 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel handbrake

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,720 miles

both rear bump stops loose

damage to front bumper

nearside and offside body sills rear inner parts corroded

oil leak from diff

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight play offside front link rod

Pass 9 Feb 2018 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bad oil leak from back axle

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear suspension bump broken

slight play nearside front suspension link rod

Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre part (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bad oil leak from back axle

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear suspension bump broken

slight play nearside front suspension link rod

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,066 miles

Offside Front abs ring gap in ring

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,066 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer flange blow (7.1.2)

Offside Front abs ring gap in ring

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,680 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear coil spring mounts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre seat belt not tested as stuck under seat

nearside door mirror loose

offside part of rear bumer loose

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,391 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,772 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,276 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,173 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,903 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 23,875 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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AP04 MXA is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AP04 MXA, 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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AP04 MXA is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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