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OV52 TZF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 TZF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 100,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,247 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 100,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 96,449 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 94,624 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 92,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,742 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,029 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,972 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,338 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,668 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate slightly delaminated

Fail 23 Dec 2009 78,914 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 70,131 miles

strongley advise front brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges legal at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,578 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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OV52 TZF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OV52 TZF, 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 OV52 TZF registered?

OV52 TZF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for OV52 TZF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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