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CV53 ZVC

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,806 mi
Last recorded176,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZVC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 176,806 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

park brake only just met

Pass 1 Dec 2014 170,729 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Nov 2014 170,316 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2013 157,491 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Nov 2013 157,491 miles

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

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

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Nov 2012 145,244 miles

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 15 Nov 2010 108,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,433 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 58,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,916 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,264 miles

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

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 ZVC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

CV53 ZVC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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