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SC53 ZWR

2004 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ZWR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,500 miles

Front both tie rods have slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion both chassis legs at rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,698 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,438 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,388 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,199 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 92,198 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,574 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,596 miles

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

oil leaks gear box + rear diff

Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leaks gear box + rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 74,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,896 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,896 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,207 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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SC53 ZWR is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC53 ZWR, 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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SC53 ZWR is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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