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KF03 TWX

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,857 mi
Last recorded142,857 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 TWX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,857 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 126,359 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

NOTE: rear exhaust mount bracket on box is broken but system is still been supported

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 126,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

NOTE: rear exhaust mount bracket on box is broken but system is still been supported

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 117,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,809 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 83,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,843 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,764 miles

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

front side windows tinted

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,764 miles

front side windows tinted

Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,311 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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KF03 TWX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black 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 KF03 TWX, 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 KF03 TWX registered?

KF03 TWX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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