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CV53 KRG

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KRG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 131,556 miles

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

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

SILL COVERS,INNER ARCH COVERS,UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH UNDERSEALE

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 131,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS,INNER ARCH COVERS,UNDERSIDE SHIELDS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR SIDE FRONT,OFF SIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH UNDERSEALE

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,571 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (2.4.A.3)

rear arches corroded but not in a prescribed area

sill covers fitted

underside ,brake pipes,suspension components,prescribed areas are heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2016 123,745 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and rear all four (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

many front and rear suspension components are corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear reg starting to discolour

Fail 31 Aug 2016 123,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,631 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to central fuel lines

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,468 miles

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)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,387 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,431 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 KRG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue 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 CV53 KRG, 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 KRG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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