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MW53 DYJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DYJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,426 miles

OFFSIDE REAR ARM MOUNTING AREA NEARING CORROSION LIMIT

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

centre seat belt not accessible to fully test

corrosion inner wheel arch chassis leg offside rear

corrosion nearside front brake pipe

corrosion visible areas of sills

front and rear subframes corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe corroded by fuel filter

handbrake mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear arm mounting corroded

rear arm bushes deteriorated

rear chassis legs corroded

rear crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes

unable to fully test sills, side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,426 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR ARM MOUNTING AREA NEARING CORROSION LIMIT

both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

centre seat belt not accessible to fully test

corrosion inner wheel arch chassis leg offside rear

corrosion nearside front brake pipe

corrosion visible areas of sills

front and rear subframes corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe corroded by fuel filter

handbrake mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear arm mounting corroded

rear arm bushes deteriorated

rear chassis legs corroded

rear crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes

unable to fully test sills, side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear arm mountings corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

centre seat belt not accessible to test

corrosion visible areas of sills

front and rear subframes corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filter corroded

handbrake mounting bracket corroded

offside rear tyre uneven wear and cracking

rear crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipes

unable to fully test sills, side skirts fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 86,736 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both inner sills corroded

both rear arm mountings corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

centre seat belt not accessible to test

corrosion visible areas of sills

front and rear subframes corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel filter corroded

handbrake mounting bracket corroded

offside rear tyre uneven wear and cracking

rear crossmember excessively corroded outside prescribed area

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipes

unable to fully test sills, side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,018 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both chassis legs corroded

both visible area of outer sills corroded

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion both subframes

corrosion rear crossmember

exhaust system deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear brake hose badly deteriorated

offside rear crossmember excessivley corroded outside perscribed area

oil filter badly corroded

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

unable to fully test outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both chassis legs corroded

both visible area of outer sills corroded

corrosion both inner sills

corrosion both subframes

corrosion rear crossmember

exhaust system deteriorated

front crossmember corroded

handbrake cable mounting bracket corroded

nearside rear brake hose badly deteriorated

offside rear crossmember excessivley corroded outside perscribed area

oil filter badly corroded

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

unable to fully test outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,918 miles

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on rear cross member

corrosion on rear subframe and chassis legs

cracking on all brake hoses

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing slightly

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly

power steering pump weeping

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,913 miles

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

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

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on rear cross member

corrosion on rear subframe and chassis legs

cracking on all brake hoses

exhaust centre section deteriorated and blowing slightly

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly

power steering pump weeping

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,752 miles

corrosion on both front inner sills

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre near wear limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 28 Oct 2013 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

corrosion on both front inner sills

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside front tyre near wear limit

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,043 miles

nearside front tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,959 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside front tyre worn low and uneven on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,627 miles

both front brake disc inner faces seriously pitted

slight play on nearside front drop link ball joint

Fail 24 Oct 2011 62,589 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc inner faces seriously pitted

slight play on nearside front drop link ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,028 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,578 miles

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

front brake disc inner surface pitted

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,951 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,261 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,842 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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MW53 DYJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MW53 DYJ, 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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MW53 DYJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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