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GD53 SYO

2004 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 SYO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in o/s inner tie rod end

rear chassis corrode but not within prescribed area

Fail 2 May 2018

Brake hose excessively chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in o/s inner tie rod end

rear chassis corrode but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in o/s inner tie rod end

underside of vehile corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in o/s inner tie rod end

underside of vehile corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear of vehicle holed but not with 30 cm of prescribed area x2

engine oil leak

handbrake only just reached 16%

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear of vehicle holed but not with 30 cm of prescribed area x2

engine oil leak

handbrake only just reached 16%

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,528 miles

oil leak and diff leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 52,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,806 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre close to side wall

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,216 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,451 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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GD53 SYO is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 GD53 SYO, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD53 SYO is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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