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MF53 WFU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,164 mi
Last recorded39,164 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WFU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 19,314 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 19,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,569 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 WFU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFU, 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 MF53 WFU registered?

MF53 WFU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is MF53 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 WFU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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