MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
Offside offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded
offside front worn on both edges of tread
rear diff leaking oil
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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