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KH03 GFE

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,790 mi
Last recorded88,790 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 GFE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 88,790 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded - fuel filter corroding

play in offside steering rack inner joints - ON LIMIT

rear axle mounting bushes badly worn

rear wiper blade split - offside front washer part blocked - offside rear lamp unit damaged

wear to front brake discs - lipped - scuffing to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 12 Sep 2015 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded - fuel filter corroding

play in offside steering rack inner joints - ON LIMIT

rear axle mounting bushes badly worn

rear wiper blade split - offside front washer part blocked - offside rear lamp unit damaged

wear to front brake discs - lipped - scuffing to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,117 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES BADLY WORN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear lamp unit cracked - nearside door mirror damaged

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,803 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)

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

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

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

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

BOTH INNER REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES BALY WORN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear lamp unit cracked - nearside door mirror damaged

wear to front brake discs - lipped

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,939 miles

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

cracking to both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn outer edge (on legal limit)

play in offside steering rack

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2013 74,892 miles

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

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

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

cracking to both rear tyres

nearside front tyre worn outer edge (on legal limit)

play in offside steering rack

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,986 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,564 miles

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

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

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre walls - wear to rear axle mounting bushes

front exhaust heat shield insecure - brake fluid slightly low

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2011 61,564 miles

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

slight wear to front brake discs

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

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

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre walls - wear to rear axle mounting bushes

front exhaust heat shield insecure - brake fluid slightly low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,231 miles

low depth & cracking to nearside rear tyre

slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring top mounts

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 10 Jul 2008 39,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,902 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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KH03 GFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc 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 KH03 GFE, 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 KH03 GFE registered?

KH03 GFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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