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BJ02 XSL

2002 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,265 mi
Last recorded159,265 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Tribute75,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XSL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 159,265 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 141,575 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2016 141,575 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,689 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,042 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 109,042 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,229 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,229 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,153 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,604 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 38,577 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 38,577 miles

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.

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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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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