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NJ03 KFC

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,556 mi
Last recorded86,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 KFC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,556 miles

all brake pipe ends coated with grease

Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,556 miles

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

all brake pipe ends coated with grease

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,080 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 59,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

signes of possible brake fluid leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 48,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 839,620 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

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

OIL LEAKING FROM REAR DIFF

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,033 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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NJ03 KFC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ03 KFC, 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 NJ03 KFC registered?

NJ03 KFC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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