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AC03 AWF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,206 mi
Last recorded176,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AWF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 176,206 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 175,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS AS THEY HAVE FULL COVER TRIM PANELS

Pass 26 Jan 2017 162,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 150,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 140,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Jan 2015 140,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 128,868 miles

Engine oil leak

Front tyre on 3-4mm 215/70 16 100T

Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front tyre on 3-4mm 215/70 16 100T

Front wishbone rear bushes worn/split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,254 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f top mount has slight movement

Pass 24 Dec 2011 109,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 97,489 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2010 97,489 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 86,689 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 75,645 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 75,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre out of shape and perrished

Fail 17 Dec 2007 64,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 55,195 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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AC03 AWF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 68,317 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 AC03 AWF, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 AWF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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