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BJ53 ZRE

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,855 mi
Last recorded113,855 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZRE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,855 miles

Nearside Front play in rack ball end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 99,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering rack ball end

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,784 miles

slight play in front link bar ball joints to antiroll bar.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,874 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area

nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,573 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 ZRE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

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

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