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MF53 FUD

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,998 mi
Last recorded63,998 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 FUD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,817 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 55,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart (10.1 (k))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,769 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sii (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside handbrake cable corroded

slight blow exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2013 33,101 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside handbrake cable corroded

slight blow exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both inner sills looking corroded

several exhaust brackets looking deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2011 26,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,668 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,228 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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MF53 FUD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF53 FUD, 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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MF53 FUD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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