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EP03 KUV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KUV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,666 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chasis corroded from front to back both sidesa (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,662 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged osf and ns both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged osr and nsr both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chasis corroded from front to back both sidesa (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,668 miles

Front exhaust heat shield inscure

General corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,202 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,862 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 91,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 84,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,365 miles

c/l 46745

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,292 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,835 miles

All four tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,036 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EP03 KUV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EP03 KUV, 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 EP03 KUV registered?

EP03 KUV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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