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DU04 VNF

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,870 mi
Last recorded55,870 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VNF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,870 miles

Rear rear back panel corroded(no towbar fitted)

Fail 23 Feb 2019 55,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear back panel corroded(no towbar fitted)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,791 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 51,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,728 miles

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

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

both front to rear floors to sills corroded

front suspension subframe corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 215/70/16

rear chassis and boot floor corroded

rear crossmember corroded and holed

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 46,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front to rear floors to sills corroded

front suspension subframe corroded

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 215/70/16

rear chassis and boot floor corroded

rear crossmember corroded and holed

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 43,902 miles

Car rusty underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside rear cross member.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,900 miles

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

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

Car rusty underneath.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole in offside rear cross member.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 37,331 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak around rear axle

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,121 miles

Nearside washer jet slightly blocked.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside wiper blade starting to split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake travel a little high

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,614 miles

Park brake travel high

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 9,469 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 9,436 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DU04 VNF 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 65%.

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 DU04 VNF, 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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DU04 VNF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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