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B668 VLJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,261 mi
Last recorded71,261 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB668 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,261 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 71,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 69,931 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 69,931 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 69,809 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,497 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing in places

front brake discs corroded

osr tyre close to limit

rear reg deteriated

under body corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 66,497 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

osr tyre close to limit

rear reg deteriated

under body corroded

exhaust corroded and blowing in places

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,570 miles

Both front lower arm`s rear bushes separating

Both reg plates separating

Disc`s badly corroded inner edges

Exhaust corroded

Wipers very slightly starting too leave strieks

o/S/R tyre at 2mm

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,098 miles

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs coroded

frotn tyres worn on iner edges

osr tyre perished

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2010 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs coroded

frotn tyres worn on iner edges

osr tyre perished

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,200 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worne inner edge

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,200 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worne inner edge

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 28,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 28,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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B668 VLJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B668 VLJ, 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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B668 VLJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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