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DY03 MRX

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,279 mi
Last recorded121,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MRX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKETS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODING

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODING

Pass 20 Jun 2016 112,877 miles

FRONT COSSMEMBER REPAIRED BY ENGINE MOUNTING POINT

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER SILL PANELS

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,841 miles

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

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

FRONT COSSMEMBER REPAIRED BY ENGINE MOUNTING POINT

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER SILL PANELS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,545 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,916 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 96,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff has slight oil leak

unable to fully check sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 87,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 79,557 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 73,694 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 68,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2010 68,153 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 62,462 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs pitted & discoloured in braking area

offside front a b s relucter ring cracked

Fail 16 May 2009 62,462 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs pitted & discoloured in braking area

offside front a b s relucter ring cracked

rear tyre worn on edges & offside rear 3 mm 215 70 16 100 h

Pass 24 May 2008 58,510 miles

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing on edges & offside rear 3 mm

Fail 24 May 2008 58,510 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)

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing on edges & offside rear 3 mm

Pass 26 May 2007 51,488 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,085 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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DY03 MRX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY03 MRX, 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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DY03 MRX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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