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JH02 SEW

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH02 SEW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 123,907 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Exhaust system has a slight blow

Front brake pads low

Fail 14 Jun 2018 123,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Exhaust system has a slight blow

Front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2017 105,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 96,202 miles

eml on indicating a fault

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,842 miles

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low fuel warning light on

N/s/f wiper blade split

N/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 3 Apr 2015 86,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Front exhaust heat sheild loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Low fuel warning light on

N/s/f wiper blade split

N/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2014 79,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,837 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,839 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,819 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Crack in nearside front ABS rotor.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,203 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 25,979 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,352 miles

centre exhaust box starting to blow

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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JH02 SEW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver 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 JH02 SEW, 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 JH02 SEW registered?

JH02 SEW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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