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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Tribute. Check any Tribute by registration number below.

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72.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.8%

vs Mazda Avg

7

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mazda Tribute — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Tribute has an average MOT pass rate of 72.5%, which is 10.8 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Tribute on the road.

The most common reasons a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Tribute for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mazda Tribute, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda Tribute performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 104 vehicles

78.8%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

126k mi

2005

Based on 231 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2004

Based on 122 vehicles

62.3%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

14.1%

2003

Based on 95 vehicles

55.8%Below Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2002

Based on 78 vehicles

65.4%Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

7.1%

2001

Based on 280 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Retest Rate

23.5%

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

0

Based on 202 vehicles

67.8%Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mazda Tribute

The most common reasons a Mazda Tribute fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

14.5%
Mazda Tribute Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Tribute

Mazda Tribute — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Tribute MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Tribute?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Tribute is 72.5% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Tribute?
The most common MOT failures on the Mazda Tribute are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (14.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mazda Tribute reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 72.5%, the Mazda Tribute is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Tribute?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Tribute?
Typical mileage for the Mazda Tribute: 125,839 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tribute to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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