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HV53 KKM

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 KKM
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,784 miles

Front both brake discs pitted on inner faces

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 108,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint pinch bolt loose? (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front both brake discs pitted on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower ball joint pinch bolt lock nut not effective

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,346 miles

bonnet cable faulty

n/s/f tyre worn on edges/perrished on wall

Fail 13 Jun 2016 104,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cable faulty

n/s/f tyre worn on edges/perrished on wall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 102,969 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 102,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

front suspention rattle

Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,561 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front of bonnet missing trim

minor exhaust blow

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven p235/70/16

offside front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,292 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,284 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s indicator tell-tale not flashing

Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,969 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,039 miles

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

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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HV53 KKM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV53 KKM, 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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HV53 KKM is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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