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BG02 MTU

2002 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,291 mi
Last recorded140,291 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MTU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 122,151 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,187 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Check engine light on

Coolant leak

Front part of exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heatshield above rear exhaust box insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2010 83,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 83,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 73,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 54,562 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,292 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge

both rear tyres worn down to about 3mm

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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BG02 MTU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG02 MTU, 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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BG02 MTU is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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