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EF03 FMM

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,306 mi
Last recorded87,306 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FMM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

underneath has been welded and undersealed

Fail 8 Aug 2018 87,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2017 894,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (abs ring cracked) (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (abs ring cracked) (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (lower arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear (mounting bracket at front of rear silencer very corroded)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 84,041 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush has some wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear mounting bracket at front of rear silencer very corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,041 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush has some wear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear mounting bracket at front of rear silencer very corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 79,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,517 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,768 miles

Front tyres 3mm. Rears 6mm All have perish/cracking on sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,858 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,023 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 31,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,810 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,605 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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EF03 FMM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF03 FMM, 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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EF03 FMM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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