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KD52 BHV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,603 mi
Last recorded166,603 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 BHV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 166,603 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded

long travel of parking brake

start of corrosion to other areas

Fail 10 May 2016 166,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded

long travel of parking brake

start of corrosion to other areas

Pass 13 May 2015 156,895 miles

Bonnet release broken

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 156,895 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Bonnet release broken

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 156,876 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2014 141,906 miles

Bonnet release cable required.

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 141,906 miles

Bonnet release cable required.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,025 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust sysyen in poor condtion

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front brake hose deteriorated

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

under body corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2013 131,025 miles

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

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

battery insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust sysyen in poor condtion

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front brake hose deteriorated

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2012 109,869 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 109,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,295 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 71,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,503 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,099 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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KD52 BHV 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 55.6%.

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 KD52 BHV, 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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KD52 BHV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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