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NM03 DYV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 DYV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 116,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,700 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,374 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 106,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 101,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,324 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,947 miles

brake servo slightly damp

engine managment light on

n/s rear coil spring rubber bump stop loose

Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,357 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2013 94,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,245 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,245 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,984 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NM03 DYV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NM03 DYV, 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 NM03 DYV registered?

NM03 DYV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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