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MW53 JSU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,310 mi
Last recorded70,310 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JSU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,310 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,801 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 67,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Diff Oil Leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle and front subframe, surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion,

Fail 5 Nov 2020 64,424 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle and front subframe, surface corrosion

under body surface corrosion,

Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear sub-frame

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points damaged

signs of corrosion on both rear arches

Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and lower arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear sub-frame

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points damaged

signs of corrosion on both rear arches

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 58,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,143 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 43,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,419 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,066 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 21,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 13,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 10,579 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 10,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,140 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 JSU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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