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GL03 KJV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 58,296 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mounting inside rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,442 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing

Front cross member corroded

Nearside rear sill end corroding

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,316 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside rear sill end corroding

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 52,768 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner, outer and sill end excessively corroded, corrosion cant be fully checked as sills are covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 48,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 18 May 2016 46,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front to rear fuel pipe slight corrision

Pass 18 May 2015 43,710 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 40,904 miles

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis, not yet deemed to be excessive.

Small chip in the a-zone of the windscreen under the prescribed 10mm

Pass 22 May 2013 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,268 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 35,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 32,743 miles

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

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

advise nearside front abs ring on the driveshaft cracked

Pass 26 May 2010 29,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front disc's getting low worn

rear tyres old. have cracking spliting to tread

Fail 26 May 2010 29,016 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front disc's getting low worn

rear tyres old. have cracking spliting to tread

Pass 26 May 2009 24,910 miles

front wipers split on ends

rear tyre's hav cracking to side wall's and to tread

Pass 27 May 2008 21,565 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)

slight cracking in all 4 tyres

Pass 24 May 2007 17,973 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 14,568 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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GL03 KJV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL03 KJV, 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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GL03 KJV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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