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BG02 MVA

2002 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,339 mi
Last recorded198,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 MVA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 198,339 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 198,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE SECTION ROTTEN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH REAR CHASSIE SECTION JOINING REAR CROSS MEMBER ROTTEN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

LAMBA READING TO HIGH

Pass 5 Jul 2018 193,675 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 183,696 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 183,644 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 165,656 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 148,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 129,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 117,221 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger snappedbut exhaust still secure.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 117,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

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

Rear exhaust hanger snappedbut exhaust still secure.

Pass 4 May 2012 103,762 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 103,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,540 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 88,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,682 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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BG02 MVA is a 2002 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 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 MVA, 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 MVA is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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