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DE03 GHN

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GHN
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,107 miles

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

general corrosion to suspension and underside.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,316 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 95,174 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING BROKEN/FRONT MOUNTING VERY WEAK/COMPLETE EXHAUST RECOMMENDED AS IS WEAK/HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT TRANSAXLE MOUNTING HEAVILY CORRODED AND COULD COLLAPSE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front flexible brake pipes are considerably aged/perished in appearance

engine intermittent surging

engine oil leak(s)

I CONSIDER FURTHER USE WITHOUT REMEDY AFOREMENTIONED IN BOLD A DANGER

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,117 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,114 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

very erratic idle speed

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

bonet catch on safty catch only

Pass 17 Aug 2012 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

note tested as agoods vehicle as no seats fitted or seat belts

Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,119 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,333 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 45,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,354 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

number plates starting to detrioate

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,212 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,855 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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DE03 GHN 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 64.7%.

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 DE03 GHN, 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 DE03 GHN registered?

DE03 GHN is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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