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AV53 NMK

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,490 mi
Last recorded174,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NMK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 174,490 miles

exhaust baffles loose

Fail 14 Jun 2014 174,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 22 Jun 2013 153,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs inner faces worn/corroded replace soon.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 153,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs inner faces worn/corroded replace soon.

Pass 24 Jun 2012 134,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2010 103,021 miles

both front tyres tread worn close to limits on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2010 96,949 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 215/70/16H

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 10 May 2009 77,298 miles

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

front exhaust sheild loose.

Fail 10 May 2009 77,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust sheild loose.

Pass 22 May 2008 56,605 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust sheild loose/vibrating.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,706 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,549 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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AV53 NMK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV53 NMK, 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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AV53 NMK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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