Mazda Tribute
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 181 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests
181
Best Year
2002 (71%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Mazda Tribute?
Mazda Tribute by Year
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About the Mazda Tribute
The Mazda Tribute has been tested 181 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (2002 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 66%. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 71% pass rate from 45 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 62%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 103,676 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 99,359 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Tribute is 15 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
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