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BD04 NTJ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,338 mi
Last recorded145,338 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 NTJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 145,338 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember under radiator near to engine and gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

centre exhaust mountings missing

front brake pads worn

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wings corroded

offside and nearside rear floor to sills corroded

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 142,074 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner ,outer sills and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2016 136,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 136,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 132,368 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Slight play both inner tie rods

Fail 24 Nov 2015 132,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

Slight play both inner tie rods

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,006 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing bit low inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 126,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre wearing bit low inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,770 miles

215/70/R16 99H M&S

BODY DAMAGE

DUE TO EXTREME UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED,CENTRE MOUNTING BROKEN OFF,CAUSING SYSTEM TOO SWING SIDE TO SIDE,PUTTING EXTREME PREASURE ON FRONT MOUNTING WHICH IS BADLY CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM ASAP.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING FRONT CROSSMEMBER.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 112,759 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

215/70/R16 99H M&S

BODY DAMAGE

DUE TO EXTREME UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED,CENTRE MOUNTING BROKEN OFF,CAUSING SYSTEM TOO SWING SIDE TO SIDE,PUTTING EXTREME PREASURE ON FRONT MOUNTING WHICH IS BADLY CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM ASAP.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING FRONT CROSSMEMBER.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

OIL LEAKS,ENGINE OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH.ATTENTION ASAP.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 79,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,139 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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BD04 NTJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BD04 NTJ, 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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BD04 NTJ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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