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MD03 VYB

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 VYB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

both inner sills corroding

centre fuel line pipe corroding

rear chassi corroded

rear diff mount corroding

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

both inner sills corroding

centre fuel line pipe corroding

rear chassi corroded

rear diff mount corroding

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,862 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,862 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (bonnet trim ) (6.1.C.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,742 miles

front crossmember/vallance heavely corroeded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,742 miles

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

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

front crossmember/vallance heavely corroeded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

non-component related adviories = Engine management light on indicateing a suspected fault in the system

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,387 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 83,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,814 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,096 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,096 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,785 miles

rear number plate has water stains

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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MD03 VYB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD03 VYB, 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 MD03 VYB registered?

MD03 VYB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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