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BJ53 ZRG

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,991 mi
Last recorded97,991 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZRG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,991 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 97,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,603 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 96,034 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,953 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,783 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 88,191 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,837 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,837 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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 16 Aug 2011 87,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,637 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,504 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,126 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,403 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 ZRG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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