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AX02 DGF

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,491 mi
Last recorded137,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DGF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 137,491 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,835 miles

becoming very rusty in places

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

becoming very rusty in places

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,796 miles

Exhaust system getting thin

Signs of coolant leak around thermostate housing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,796 miles

Exhaust system getting thin

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

Signs of coolant leak around thermostate housing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 90,933 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 23 May 2013 82,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 82,812 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,732 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,156 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,103 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 34,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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AX02 DGF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AX02 DGF, 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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AX02 DGF is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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