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ML03 EVP

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,771 mi
Last recorded125,771 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 EVP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,771 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,050 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 119,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 113,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 107,501 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 97,250 miles

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

engine management warning light indicates fault on the system

Pass 5 May 2011 90,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 81,586 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear noplate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to wear

Fail 1 May 2009 64,293 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

rear noplate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

sterring and suspension bushes are all starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 5 May 2007 40,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,014 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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ML03 EVP is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ML03 EVP, 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 ML03 EVP registered?

ML03 EVP is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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