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AV51 RTU

2001 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,379 mi
Last recorded119,379 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RTU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,379 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 119,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 106,765 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,379 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2017 103,233 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres starting to split/perish

Rear both tyres starting to split/perish

Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear tyres starting to split/perish

Rear both tyres starting to split/perish

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Oct 2013 76,787 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,487 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 45,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,839 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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AV51 RTU is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 AV51 RTU, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV51 RTU is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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