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DF53 MWY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MWY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,290 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 58,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroeded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 51,493 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Coil spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering coil spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 42,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 42,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 33,469 miles

off side locking wheel nut is broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,575 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,105 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,740 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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DF53 MWY 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 82.4%.

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 DF53 MWY, 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 DF53 MWY registered?

DF53 MWY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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