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EG03 VKW

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VKW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,381 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,381 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,914 miles

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2017 90,914 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 87,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 84,971 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 76,388 miles

intermitant hazard switch fault

the front tyres are quite worn

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2013 76,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

intermitant hazard switch fault

the front tyres are quite worn

the lower suspension arm bushes are deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2012 62,729 miles

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

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

intermittent fault at hazzard light switch

Pass 10 May 2011 55,882 miles

the hazard switch is faulty

Pass 14 May 2010 47,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,596 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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EG03 VKW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EG03 VKW, 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 EG03 VKW registered?

EG03 VKW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for EG03 VKW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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