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SW03 JMU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JMU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 105,144 miles

play at o/s/f rack

Fail 28 Jun 2011 105,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play at o/s/f rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,095 miles

o/s/f play at steering

o/s/f,n/s/f wishbone rear bushes debonding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,442 miles

o/s/f play at steering

o/s/f,n/s/f wishbone rear bush debonding

o/s/r,n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,898 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,253 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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SW03 JMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW03 JMU, 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 SW03 JMU registered?

SW03 JMU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is SW03 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 JMU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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