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HS03 OAB

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,130 mi
Last recorded171,130 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OAB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 171,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 166,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 162,475 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2015 158,111 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)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 15 Dec 2015 158,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 144,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

small pin hole in mid box

Fail 14 Dec 2012 134,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 14 Dec 2012 134,445 miles

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

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

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slight movement in drivers seat base

Pass 17 Dec 2011 122,032 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre slight damage in tread

Pass 13 Dec 2010 112,641 miles

NSR tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge of tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2009 102,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,595 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 91,255 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,842 miles

slight travel in hand brake lever

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,158 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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HS03 OAB 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 81.3%.

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 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 HS03 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

HS03 OAB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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