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LA52 ETF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,501 mi
Last recorded119,501 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 ETF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and multiple shallow splits in tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 119,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sidesill closing panel excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sidesill closing panel excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/70/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and multiple shallow splits in tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,243 miles

unable to test rear seatbelts due to load in vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,095 miles

All tyres perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 116,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,281 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 114,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,147 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 111,146 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,506 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering poor on lock

slight play in n/s/f rollbar vertical link

Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,410 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber damp

power steering poor on lock

slight play in n/s/f rollbar vertical link

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,076 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)

Slight play in steering rack offside steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 75,452 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet aim poor

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate in poor condition

oil leak from engine area

Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads worn to legal limit

front number plate in poor condition

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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LA52 ETF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA52 ETF, 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 LA52 ETF registered?

LA52 ETF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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