MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
slight brake fluid on servo
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight brake fluid on servo
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT51 LJO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BT51 LJO, 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 BT51 LJO registered?
BT51 LJO is a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 January 2002.
Is BT51 LJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT51 LJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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