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SV53 URP

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 URP
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 97,689 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs badly corroded and pitted

sills cannot be checked due to covers but likely to be corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,106 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 87,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 72,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,631 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 55,469 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

metal fuel pipe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2006 39,498 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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SV53 URP is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 URP, 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 SV53 URP registered?

SV53 URP is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SV53 URP safe to buy?

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