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BJ53 ZRD

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,751 mi
Last recorded131,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZRD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 131,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,065 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion various areas

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,531 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion various areas

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,152 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,612 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,443 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,424 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,338 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,365 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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BJ53 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ53 ZRD, 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 BJ53 ZRD registered?

BJ53 ZRD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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