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SP53 OXL

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,081 mi
Last recorded55,081 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OXL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 55,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,814 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 42,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 40,976 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 40,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 37,500 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 37,500 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,176 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,163 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 21,259 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 21,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,019 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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SP53 OXL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP53 OXL, 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 SP53 OXL registered?

SP53 OXL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SP53 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OXL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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