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FA52 AAZ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AAZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,803 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion taking hold to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,346 miles

front tyres starting to wear low towards inner edges

slight corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres starting to wear low towards inner edges

slight corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,698 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 21 Jul 2014 71,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,560 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,648 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 54,566 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded & blowing.

coolant reservoir empty.

free play in the n/side front hub & or wheel bearing.

fuel pipe corroded at the n/side centre/rear.

n/side front tyre cracking on inner side wall.

n/side front tyre void of tread on inner & outer edges.

o/side front brake disc corroded edge on inner woring surface.

o/side front tyre worn on inner & outer edges.

rear flexible brake hoses cracking.

Pass 24 May 2010 47,246 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,964 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2008 38,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 24,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 24,196 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FA52 AAZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FA52 AAZ, 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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FA52 AAZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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