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ST53 NCD

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NCD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body holed at o/s/r and n/s/r.(outwith prescribed area)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

oil sump leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,521 miles

nsf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracked and perished

Fail 9 Jun 2013 91,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre heavily worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracked and perished

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 89,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,302 miles

oil leak at sump (gasket ? )

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

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

slight end float at os end of steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak at sump (gasket ? )

slight end float at os end of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,471 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 71,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 33,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2006 33,868 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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ST53 NCD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST53 NCD, 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 ST53 NCD registered?

ST53 NCD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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