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LM04 AUE

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 AUE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 92,173 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covers evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play evident within system [rack]

corrosion evident underside

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,833 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 86,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 82,437 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 82,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,875 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,874 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,891 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 48,456 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,762 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 43,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,776 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 23,259 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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LM04 AUE is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM04 AUE, 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 LM04 AUE registered?

LM04 AUE is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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