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MA03 BJY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,924 mi
Last recorded101,924 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 BJY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,071 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 96,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front cross-member/radiator support has light to medium surface corrosion

light surface corrosion to general underbody/ front and rear sub-frame assys.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 89,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front cross-member/radiator support has light to medium surface corrosion

light surface corrosion to general underbody/ front and rear sub-frame assys.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underbody.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to underbody.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,119 miles

All tyres cracking a little

Battery insecure

Large cut across nearside front tyre-not down to cord

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight dampness round brake reservoir

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres cracking a little

Battery insecure

Large cut across nearside front tyre-not down to cord

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight dampness round brake reservoir

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,979 miles

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

fluid residue around master cylinder and servo unit area

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes unbonded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,979 miles

fluid residue around master cylinder and servo unit area

n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes unbonded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,979 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,533 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r seatbelt webbing frayed

Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,449 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 BJY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA03 BJY, 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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MA03 BJY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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