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EA53 DBZ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,970 mi
Last recorded133,970 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DBZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,970 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 131,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 129,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 129,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 112,438 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,705 miles

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

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

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

One of the exhaust clamp is insecure and moving stray.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,879 miles

off side steering arm worn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,101 miles

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

off side steering arm slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,357 miles

both rear tyres start wearing low on inner tyre

slight discolouration on headlamp beam

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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EA53 DBZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA53 DBZ, 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 EA53 DBZ registered?

EA53 DBZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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