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BK51 XFL

2001 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,938 mi
Last recorded169,938 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 169,938 miles

propshaft front u/j worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 169,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

propshaft front u/j worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 155,737 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 155,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 141,738 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 141,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 129,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 105,746 miles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 73,278 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattle

Nearside front tyre @ 1.6 on outer edge

Offside front tyre @ 2mm on outer edge

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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BK51 XFL is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 BK51 XFL, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK51 XFL registered?

BK51 XFL is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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