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ST52 ECW

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 100,300 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 98,841 miles

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

slight cracking in tyres

Fail 22 May 2013 96,098 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 96,098 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,288 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 84,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,081 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,960 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 63,835 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exaust rusting

Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,116 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 53,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

emgine management light on and appears to have misfire (although emmison test o.k.?)

Pass 29 May 2006 49,220 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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ST52 ECW 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 64.3%.

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 ST52 ECW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST52 ECW registered?

ST52 ECW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ST52 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 ECW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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