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AU02 OPE

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OPE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring items of test

Fail 6 Apr 2021 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring items of test

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,107 miles

Underside corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,404 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,770 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,936 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,936 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion on all rear brake pipes

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,054 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on front to rear & rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,072 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,827 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,254 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre small cut & worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre small cut & worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,431 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,151 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges slightly

nearside rear tyre very slightly distorted ( ok at present)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,119 miles

fuel filter rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2005 20,632 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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AU02 OPE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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