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CV03 VFF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VFF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,353 miles

extensive weld repairs to vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened DISC SURFACES (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND SILL BACKS //REAR CHASSIS VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL BACK AND OUTER SILL //AND REAR CHASSIS AT VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,749 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 92,107 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis and suspention areas

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,513 miles

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

o/s/front lower suspension arm back bush split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,181 miles

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

rear exhaust mountin broken off

surface corrosion on all rear structure areas

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,027 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,289 miles

front brake pads wearing low

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,520 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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CV03 VFF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV03 VFF, 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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CV03 VFF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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