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ML53 FAU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,151 mi
Last recorded91,151 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FAU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,151 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body and parts dirty

under body corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 91,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by rear exhaust box as marked (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body and parts dirty

under body corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,792 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,750 miles

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

light mist of oil on the inside of both rear hubs but cant see a leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,220 miles

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

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)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air filter box open ???

amp cable incorrectley fitted and insecure

brake fluid below max

corrosion to under side

front grille missing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air filter box open ???

amp cable incorrectley fitted and insecure

brake fluid below max

corrosion to under side

front grille missing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,524 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,887 miles

n/s front speed ring cracked but brakes and abs ok at time off test

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,699 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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ML53 FAU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML53 FAU, 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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ML53 FAU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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