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HJ53 NDO

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,898 mi
Last recorded105,898 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NDO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,898 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 105,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,064 miles

215 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both wheel archs / sills (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,064 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis / under sills (2.4.A.3)

215 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both wheel archs / sills (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Diff mount bushes

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis / under sills / cross members (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear on the limit (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,808 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,308 miles

exhaust deteriating rear

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,696 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,234 miles

exhaust very rusty in p[laces, haedlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,337 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 27 Aug 2008 31,809 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,202 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,791 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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HJ53 NDO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ53 NDO, 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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HJ53 NDO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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