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SO03 GEY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,221 mi
Last recorded108,221 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 GEY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 108,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 108,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,913 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 85,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SO03 GEY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 GEY, 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 SO03 GEY registered?

SO03 GEY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SO03 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 GEY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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