MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust hanger broken but is still adequately supported
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust hanger broken but is still adequately supported
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre wearing low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits.n/s/r tyre worn 2mm
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?
Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ02 XSL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BJ02 XSL, 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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BJ02 XSL is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 April 2002.
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