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FL51 SZE

2001 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Tribute81,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SZE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 144,629 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack rod joint

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front break disc inner faces surface pitted

covers fitted to outersills

Fail 8 Nov 2018 144,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength section of innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamps split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering rack rod joint

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front break disc inner faces surface pitted

covers fitted to outersills

o/s & n/s head light lens deterated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONGLY ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,184 miles

Nearside steering rack rod has slight play in joint

Offside wiper blade split at end

brake servo slightly damp but on leak found

centre exhaust mounting broken off

exhaust shield looses at rear

exhaust system rusty

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded to hoses

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside steering rack rod has slight play in joint

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper blade split at end

brake servo slightly damp but on leak found

centre exhaust mounting broken off

exhaust shield looses at rear

exhaust system rusty

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded to hoses

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,506 miles

Offside offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside front worn on both edges of tread

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,506 miles

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

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

Offside offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside front worn on both edges of tread

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,153 miles

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

N/S Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

O/S/R Axle seal leaking

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both inner sills surface corroded at rear

Exhaust centre mounting broken off

N/S Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

O/S/R Axle seal leaking

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,507 miles

Both inner sills surface corroded

Coolant leak around thermostat housing

Exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

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

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 82,507 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Both inner sills surface corroded

Coolant leak around thermostat housing

Exhaust centre to rear joint rusty

Exhaust rear section bracket broken

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,977 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s front c/v joint boot inner securing clip loose

unable too carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

n/s front c/v joint boot inner securing clip loose

unable too carry out full inspection of outersills due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,917 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,447 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,012 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2006 34,754 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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FL51 SZE is a 2001 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 81,692 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 FL51 SZE, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL51 SZE is a 2001 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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