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SO52 PZA

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 PZA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,043 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Welding repair coated preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2014 126,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 117,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,838 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 106,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2011 95,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,103 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 88,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,518 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,140 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,273 miles

both front tyres worn onto 2mm at inner edge

front number plate starting to discolour

suspect tracking may requier adjustment

Fail 2 Feb 2007 64,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn onto 2mm at inner edge

front number plate starting to discolour

suspect tracking may requier adjustment

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,987 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 PZA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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