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CK53 BVJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,580 mi
Last recorded207,580 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BVJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 207,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 184,534 miles

Battery insecure

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 1 Nov 2010 184,534 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 156,119 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2008 129,474 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 129,474 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 102,299 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 102,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,016 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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CK53 BVJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CK53 BVJ, 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 CK53 BVJ registered?

CK53 BVJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CK53 BVJ safe to buy?

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