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DF04 VZP

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,847 mi
Last recorded203,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VZP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 203,847 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 203,758 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 182,721 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 102,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 163,612 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 162,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 142,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 142,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 122,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Dec 2012 122,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2011 100,733 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 9 Jun 2010 71,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,198 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,034 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wear on edges........

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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DF04 VZP is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF04 VZP, 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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DF04 VZP is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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