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SO52 PMU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,804 mi
Last recorded75,804 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 PMU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

heat sheild loose

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2010 49,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

heat sheild loose

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,845 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,999 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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SO52 PMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO52 PMU, 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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SO52 PMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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