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LS03 FJU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,036 mi
Last recorded72,036 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FJU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,036 miles

both front coil springs upper areas corroded

both front steering arm inner joints have excess play

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 6 Mar 2023 72,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs upper areas corroded

both front steering arm inner joints have excess play

coolant reservoir empty

rear boot lid not opening

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,515 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2019 60,804 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** Centre exhaust blowing - just met emission requirement *** (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2019 60,804 miles

Both front steering arms inner joint play

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** Centre exhaust blowing - just met emission requirement *** (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2018 58,825 miles

*** Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly ***

Both rear brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Rear diff leaking fluid

Fail 23 May 2018 58,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

*** Centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly ***

Both rear brake flexy hoses deteriorating

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

Nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 22 May 2017 56,248 miles

EML light on

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil leak

tracking recomended

Fail 22 May 2017 56,248 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil leak

tracking recomended

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,110 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Centre exhaust blowing slightly

EML light on

Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,110 miles

Centre exhaust blowing slightly

EML light on

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

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,107 miles

both front wipers split

eml on

exhaust system corroded

front bonnet grill missing

nearside front link bar play in ball joint

offside steering arm inner joint play

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 May 2013 43,678 miles

EML warning on

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

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)

rear diff leaking oil

various bodywork damage

wheel tracking recommended

Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML warning on

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

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)

rear diff leaking oil

various bodywork damage

wheel tracking recommended

Pass 28 May 2012 41,078 miles

1]nearside rear diff oil seal leaking

EML warning on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,224 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front link bar play

rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,224 miles

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

centre exhaust slight blow

nearside front link bar play

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,929 miles

*** strong advise *** front brake discs worn

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre worn 215/70/16

ABS warning light intermittant

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

offside rear tyre punctured - repairable

rear diff oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,929 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

*** strong advise *** front brake discs worn

*** strong advise *** nearside front tyre worn 215/70/16

ABS warning light intermittant

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

offside rear tyre punctured - repairable

rear diff oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2009 29,965 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,751 miles

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Coolant level low

Front brake pads low

Rear differential oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 25,751 miles

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Coolant level low

Front brake pads low

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 26 May 2007 20,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,841 miles

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

near side rear diff seal slight leak

Fail 22 Apr 2006 15,841 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side rear diff seal slight leak

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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LS03 FJU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS03 FJU, 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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LS03 FJU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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