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SB04 HFF

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HFF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,139 miles

under car is corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,117 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play o\s and n\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring suport (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 774,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,760 miles

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

nearside rear valance behind bumper corroded and holed but not in any prescribed areas

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed, but not in any prescribed areas

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 29 Apr 2016 72,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear valance behind bumper corroded and holed but not in any prescribed areas

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed, but not in any prescribed areas

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Aug 2014 67,221 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,483 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 60,483 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,615 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 46,930 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,921 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,591 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 39,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 32,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,854 miles

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

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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SB04 HFF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB04 HFF, 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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SB04 HFF is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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