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CV53 AOB

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,879 mi
Last recorded138,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 AOB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear box sections

exhaust rear section damaged and mountings corroding!

Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear box sections

exhaust rear section damaged and mountings corroding!

Pass 11 Jan 2014 134,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 129,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 118,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 118,034 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 100,917 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 89,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,733 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 75,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,672 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,531 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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CV53 AOB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV53 AOB, 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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CV53 AOB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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