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BG03 RBU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 RBU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 114,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON,

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 111,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON,

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded WHERE IT MEETS RUBBER HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smears screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,707 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,087 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,717 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 88,717 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrison to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,293 miles

corrison to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 73,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,194 miles

Both front ABS pick up rings are broken.

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,018 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,715 miles

front brake discs in poor condition and front pads getting low

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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BG03 RBU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG03 RBU, 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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BG03 RBU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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