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CX04 VKZ

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VKZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 106,169 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 105,973 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 105,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 104,508 miles
Fail 10 May 2018

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

diff leaking

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

diff leaking

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod rack side (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 70,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,413 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,413 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 37,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,373 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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CX04 VKZ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX04 VKZ, 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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What year was CX04 VKZ registered?

CX04 VKZ is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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