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HJ03 UKB

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 UKB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 71,381 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,001 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mishapen

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2022 67,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight side to side movement detected at road wheel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake travel slighly high

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight side to side movement detected at road wheel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake travel slighly high

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres has uneven tread

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but secure at time of test (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Radiator support bar/cross member is corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,664 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 36,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,890 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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HJ03 UKB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ03 UKB, 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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HJ03 UKB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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