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HS03 HUJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,602 mi
Last recorded108,602 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 HUJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 108,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,456 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 97,015 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 85,652 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to rear near side seat

oil leaks on engine

rear number plate fading

slight fraying on front near side seat belt

some play in rear off side and rear near side suspension bushes

Pass 10 May 2013 85,652 miles

baby seat fitted to rear near side seat

oil leaks on engine

rear number plate fading

slight fraying on front near side seat belt

some play in rear off side and rear near side suspension bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,026 miles

n/s front tyre feathering outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,026 miles

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

n/s front tyre feathering outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 40,118 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 40,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,989 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,921 miles

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

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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HS03 HUJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HS03 HUJ, 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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What year was HS03 HUJ registered?

HS03 HUJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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