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EA03 ZSZ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 ZSZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 83,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

diff oil is ok

under body slight corrision

Pass 10 May 2017 82,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff leaking

Various under body components corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 82,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear diff leaking

Various under body components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 81,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,360 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Sump corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 80,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,964 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R ABS ring cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,802 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake servo slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R ABS ring cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,443 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 50,784 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,925 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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EA03 ZSZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA03 ZSZ, 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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EA03 ZSZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EA03 ZSZ safe to buy?

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