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CE53 RFL

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,509 mi
Last recorded159,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RFL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 159,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 150,473 miles

n/s rear abs reluctor deteriorating.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 150,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,252 miles

Rear hand brake is at 17% on min requirements

Fail 15 Dec 2015 137,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember under radator (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose pinch bolt securing nut badly corrodid (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2015 137,231 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 rear wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 132,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 125,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,047 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 104,737 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 104,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,450 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 54,435 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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CE53 RFL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE53 RFL, 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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CE53 RFL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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