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CF04 VCM

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,967 mi
Last recorded153,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VCM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 153,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn outer shoulder nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front abs rings damaged

rear diff slight seepage

under vehicle been undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,070 miles

Corrosion forming at rear chassis and inner sills.

Fail 21 Jul 2017 145,070 miles

Corrosion forming at rear chassis and inner sills.

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,394 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 137,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,792 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 127,792 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 117,806 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 117,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,923 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,884 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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CF04 VCM is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 CF04 VCM, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF04 VCM is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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