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MK53 SVA

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 SVA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust system corroded/front flexi worn/mountings worn

vehicle structure heavily corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 92,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,487 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,487 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,504 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

front flexi pipe corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,504 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust clamp missing

front flexi pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,472 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,472 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,795 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 54,795 miles

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

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

nearside front ABS ring cracked

slight play in offside front inner rack arm

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,761 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 49,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,805 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,805 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear exhaust brackets corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,100 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)

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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MK53 SVA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MK53 SVA, 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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MK53 SVA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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