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CE53 RJJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RJJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 97,550 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe protective shield loose but still secure

Offside Rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Fail 26 Apr 2021 97,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30 cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fuel filler pipe protective shield loose but still secure

Offside Rear cross member corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Pass 20 Jul 2020 96,928 miles

Slight Oil leak

Slight Rear diff oil leak

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,928 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Slight Oil leak

Slight Rear diff oil leak

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,610 miles

Oil leak

Slight diff oil leak

Various Vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2019 95,610 miles

Oil leak

Slight diff oil leak

Various Vehicle corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,290 miles

rear diff mounts deteriorating

slight oil leak from engine and rear diff

slight vehicle corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,282 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear diff mounts deteriorated

Various vehicle corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,282 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily cracked (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear diff mounts deteriorated

Various vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,306 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,654 miles

various corosion, noisey tyres, oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 102,398 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil leak, various corosion, tyres noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

various suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,253 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,599 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,055 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,854 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 41,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,200 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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CE53 RJJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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