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MA03 BJF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,129 mi
Last recorded92,129 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 BJF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,129 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,447 miles

front windscreen wipers not clearing correctly (smearing)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,648 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,770 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,815 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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MA03 BJF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MA03 BJF, 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 MA03 BJF registered?

MA03 BJF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is MA03 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 BJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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