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AK53 UHV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,574 mi
Last recorded190,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UHV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 190,574 miles

Engine warning light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion under body and rear wings

Fail 11 Jul 2017 190,562 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine warning light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion under body and rear wings

Pass 10 May 2016 182,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

both front tyres low tread

engine warning lamp on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 182,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring missing (3.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

both front tyres low tread

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 172,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

floor pan /chassis corroded

offside front abs ring deteriorate

rear wheel arched corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 172,438 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

floor pan /chassis corroded

offside front abs ring deteriorate

rear wheel arched corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 158,864 miles

EML on

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Both front brake discs excessivley worn and deteriorated.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 158,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Both front brake discs excessivley worn and deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2013 147,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 147,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

lambda emissions only just met required limit. suspect caused by leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front discs inner face rusty and pads low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 134,550 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front discs inner face rusty and pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,099 miles

both front brake discs show considerable wear

engine management light ON

park brake lever nearing end of travel

Fail 13 Apr 2010 105,610 miles

Child booster seats fitted to both rear outer seats.

Engine EML warning light on constantly.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,610 miles

Child booster seats fitted to both rear outer seats.

Engine EML warning light on constantly.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,084 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges but above legal limit.

Both front wiper blades perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges but above legal limit.

Both front wiper blades perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,988 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre box baffles loose inside

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,453 miles

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

Nearside door mirror housing broken and loose

Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted

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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AK53 UHV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AK53 UHV, 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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AK53 UHV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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