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EX53 UMZ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UMZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,149 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,957 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,091 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,743 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,994 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,974 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,579 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,812 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 23,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EX53 UMZ 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 63.2%.

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 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 EX53 UMZ, 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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EX53 UMZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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