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BG02 MUW

2002 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,881 mi
Last recorded74,881 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MUW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,881 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust suport missing

Pass 16 May 2012 67,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

airbag warning light on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,584 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,584 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,774 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,241 miles

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,036 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MUW is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUW, 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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What year was BG02 MUW registered?

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

Is BG02 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 MUW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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