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AO53 LPK

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,009 mi
Last recorded138,009 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LPK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 138,009 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 127,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,864 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi snapped internally

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2014 121,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi snapped internally

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 108,094 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,777 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,952 miles

Both front brake discs - inner surfaces - in poor condition. But not considered to be insecure or seriously weakened.

Engine management warning light illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,388 miles

Exposed ends of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessive.

Front brake discs worn, not considered excessive.

Pass 27 May 2009 66,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,625 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,494 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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AO53 LPK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO53 LPK, 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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AO53 LPK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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