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CU03 XFC

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,738 mi
Last recorded110,738 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XFC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,738 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Front cross-member corroded

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

ancillary drive deteriorated

engine management light on

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

whole underside of vehicle slightly corroded, but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Front cross-member corroded

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

ancillary drive deteriorated

engine management light on

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,162 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis and inner sills slightly corroded

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,773 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 97,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking and slight uneven tread

Fail 14 May 2014 97,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

middle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking and slight uneven tread

Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,707 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,051 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,051 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,057 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 71,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,938 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,690 miles

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

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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CU03 XFC 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 CU03 XFC, 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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CU03 XFC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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