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AU02 OPA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OPA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 129,722 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 111,687 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,763 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES///// TRACK RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 76,188 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,053 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 59,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,338 miles

o/s/f tyer 1.6 mm inner edge

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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AU02 OPA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU02 OPA, 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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AU02 OPA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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