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EO53 CDF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,821 mi
Last recorded163,821 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CDF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 163,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated starting to split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint has dried out of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white. (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front foglamps not in use.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop is missing and area has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in arm is on failure limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,387 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,176 miles

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along nearside ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 133,170 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc on inner end (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in front of n/s/rear wheel at bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front cross member corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded along nearside ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,545 miles

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

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

Rear bracket corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,569 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,569 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,113 miles

1. MIL LIGHT ON (AND ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSION TEST)

2. WIPER BLADES POOR - RECOMMEND RENEWAL

3. REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF REAR BELTS

4. OS REAR LENS REPAIRED WITH LENS TAPE

5. COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW - RECOMMEND ATTENTION.

6. EXHAUST GETTING QUITE RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,157 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management warning light on.

oil leak from rear diff unit.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,157 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management warning light on.

oil leak from rear diff unit.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,233 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,006 miles

Coolant Level Low

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,636 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,636 miles

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

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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EO53 CDF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EO53 CDF, 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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EO53 CDF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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