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ST03 FBV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 FBV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

crack on windscreen too low to be in the drivers view of the road.

n/s & o/s inner sills (front to rear) corroding.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front to rear inner sill weak

Offside front to rear inner sill weak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,329 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner track arm joint worn sligthly

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,388 miles

rear sub frame getting rusty

under body getting rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both front lower arms getting rusty

front brake discs getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 48,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

both front lower arms getting rusty

front brake discs getting rusty

front sub frame getting rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

rear sub frame getting rusty

under body getting rusty

Pass 15 May 2013 44,392 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusting on edges

front suspension lower arm rear bushes showing wear

slight mark on n/s front seat belt

under body rusting

Fail 10 May 2013 44,316 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusting on edges

front suspension lower arm rear bushes showing wear

slight mark on n/s front seat belt

under body rusting

Pass 11 May 2012 38,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated full length

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 32,930 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 32,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,307 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,461 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,062 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

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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ST03 FBV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ST03 FBV, 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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ST03 FBV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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