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AO03 VME

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,727 mi
Last recorded108,727 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VME
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,727 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,838 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,121 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 88,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,646 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,634 miles

both rear wheel arches corroding

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,570 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces pitted and corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,974 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,531 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,353 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,205 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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AO03 VME is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO03 VME, 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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AO03 VME is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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