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VE52 JVR

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,125 mi
Last recorded33,125 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JVR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 30,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 30,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has a large cut in the tread but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 19,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and has a large cut in the tread but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 18,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 18,507 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 18,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 16,601 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel is excessive but not at its full travel

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,702 miles

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

Hand brake travel is excessive but not at its full travel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,121 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 11,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,797 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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VE52 JVR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VE52 JVR, 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 VE52 JVR registered?

VE52 JVR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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