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SV53 USC

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,131 mi
Last recorded78,131 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 USC
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,131 miles

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

engine management light is on

rear valance heavily corroded and holed

Fail 4 Feb 2016 78,131 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at front of nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed at front of offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear valance holed x2 (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear valance holed x4 (6.6.6)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 69,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,157 miles

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

coolant leak.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 48,122 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

coolant leak.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,408 miles

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

front to rear fuel breather pipe corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,413 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,902 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 9,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 9,617 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,532 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 USC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV53 USC, 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 USC registered?

SV53 USC is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SV53 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 USC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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