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CV53 VZN

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,060 mi
Last recorded131,060 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 131,060 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 131,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 122,496 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 115,817 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 115,817 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,658 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,658 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VZN 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 73.3%.

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 CV53 VZN, 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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What year was CV53 VZN registered?

CV53 VZN is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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