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C500 VSG

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,464 mi
Last recorded50,464 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 VSG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 50,464 miles

corrosion:- both floor to sills, exhaust, front suspension arms

nearside rear ball joint dust cover perished

offside front tyre perishing

slight exhaust blow

Fail 12 May 2016 50,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion:- both floor to sills, exhaust, front suspension arms

nearside rear ball joint dust cover perished

offside front tyre perishing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 May 2015 26,997 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 26,997 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f driving lamp inop corroision to rear under body

Pass 27 May 2014 25,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2013 24,414 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,938 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 21,932 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2010 20,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 19,102 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

fuel line slightly corroded at rear

Pass 15 May 2008 17,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,203 miles

front wipers smearing screen †both front tyres ware on edges

Pass 17 May 2006 11,578 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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C500 VSG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C500 VSG, 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 C500 VSG registered?

C500 VSG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is C500 VSG safe to buy?

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