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NL53 ZKC

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,059 mi
Last recorded96,059 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ZKC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system rusted

general under-vehicle rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mud on under body and heavy under seal

surface rust on under body

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,624 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL UNDER BODY (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,678 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,859 miles

centre exhaust repaired!!!!

Fail 13 Sep 2010 19,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,975 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,442 miles

all brake pips corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,181 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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NL53 ZKC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NL53 ZKC, 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 NL53 ZKC registered?

NL53 ZKC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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