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VE53 OTT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OTT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 133,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 128,685 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 123,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 123,202 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 117,706 miles

slight movement in offside front wheel during suspension check

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,292 miles

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,328 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

movement in o/s/f suspension link

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,133 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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VE53 OTT 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 81.8%.

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 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 VE53 OTT, 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 VE53 OTT registered?

VE53 OTT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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