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AE53 JDJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,071 mi
Last recorded149,071 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JDJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,071 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Aircon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti roll bar ball joint boot covered in sealant.

Nearside Inner and Outer sills have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drivers seat has metal protruding from seat back.

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner and Outer sills have surface corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ends of all metal brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2018 149,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

ends of all metal brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 147,216 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f flexible brake hoses perrished

n/s/f ball joint cover perrished

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 147,183 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill inside wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

EML on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Offside Front piece of metal sticking through seat back.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak From engine and rear diff. ()

Oil leak from aircon compressor. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 145,428 miles

under body corroded and covered in under seal and oil

Fail 19 Apr 2016 145,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body corroded and covered in under seal and oil

Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,542 miles

exhaust centre hanger broken

holes in exhaust centre box

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Apr 2015 143,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust centre hanger broken

holes in exhaust centre box

n/s/r bump stop loose

n/s/r chassis corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,956 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 123,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 123,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 97,491 miles

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER EDGE / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER EDGE / SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 43,128 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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AE53 JDJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE53 JDJ, 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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AE53 JDJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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