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BP03 DNU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DNU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2020 134,457 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 133,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 132,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 131,472 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 129,506 miles

eml light on

Fail 6 Jul 2015 129,045 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

eml light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 126,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 123,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 118,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 98,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,983 miles

Slight road/wheel bearing noise noticed during road test.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,754 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,953 miles

front wipers split and smearing slightly

high brake light has 1out of 5 leds not work

o/s inner c/v boot leaking grease

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,976 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and three parts worn.

heavy wear on both front brake disks.

Fail 19 Jun 2006 43,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

both front tyres wearing on edges and three parts worn.

heavy wear on both front brake disks.

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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BP03 DNU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP03 DNU, 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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BP03 DNU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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