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LV03 OLG

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OLG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 137,221 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 27 Feb 2019 137,221 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 134,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/70/16H ()

engine oil below minimum level

front wipers deteriorating

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,039 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 130,039 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil below minimum level

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,143 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,252 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low & screw in tread 215/70/16H

Fail 14 Mar 2014 115,252 miles

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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low & screw in tread 215/70/16H

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,976 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 92,469 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Fail 26 Mar 2011 92,469 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,168 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,149 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,313 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,745 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK

Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,800 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 49,284 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,284 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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LV03 OLG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LV03 OLG, 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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LV03 OLG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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