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AO03 XHK

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XHK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,889 miles

Both front tyre4s cracking on outter side wall not through to canvas yet and close to limit

Fail 30 Jan 2014 86,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyre4s cracking on outter side wall not through to canvas yet and close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,222 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2012 80,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,575 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to fully check vehicle due to side trims

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,575 miles

unable to fully check vehicle due to side trims

Pass 29 Aug 2009 64,128 miles

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

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

exhaust system becoming slightly detereorated & front heat sheilds rattley

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,331 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 48,937 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,298 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 XHK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO03 XHK, 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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What year was AO03 XHK registered?

AO03 XHK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AO03 XHK safe to buy?

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