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KL53 TBY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,767 mi
Last recorded129,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 TBY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 129,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 127,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,428 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,768 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 119,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,847 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 108,462 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,790 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,783 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 76,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,764 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,796 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,460 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside front tyre treads wearing low

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,139 miles

Off side front ABS ring cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,599 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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KL53 TBY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL53 TBY, 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 KL53 TBY registered?

KL53 TBY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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