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VE03 FYV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FYV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,517 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,636 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 94,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,060 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,571 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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VE03 FYV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc 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 VE03 FYV, 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 VE03 FYV registered?

VE03 FYV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is VE03 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 FYV 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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