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CV52 BFM

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,653 mi
Last recorded103,653 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BFM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,653 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust damaged

rear chassis corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 103,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet near engine mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,906 miles

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

corrosion to inner sills/ sill lips.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis.

covers fitted to outer sills.

play o/s/f steering rack inner joint.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,906 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner sills/ sill lips.

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis.

covers fitted to outer sills.

play o/s/f steering rack inner joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis

Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sills

corrosion to o/s and n/s/r chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2014 90,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,365 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,928 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 72,874 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,043 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,043 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,568 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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CV52 BFM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver 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 CV52 BFM, 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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CV52 BFM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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