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HW53 CMF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 CMF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop detached --trapped in coil spring

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak appears to be coming from rocker/ top camshaft cover ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,065 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault flashing on dashboard (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,736 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)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,736 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 71,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013

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

Hazard switch sticky

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Hazard switch sticky

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wall gouged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,194 miles

front tyre treads worn heavily on outer edges.raised tread patern on outer edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,271 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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HW53 CMF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW53 CMF, 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 HW53 CMF registered?

HW53 CMF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HW53 CMF safe to buy?

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