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VK53 SDV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 124,578 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

general underbody corrosion

sump corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,710 miles

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

corrosion to engine sump

cv joints noisy on full lock

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear bump stop unattached

wheel bearing noise nearside front ?

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to engine sump

cv joints noisy on full lock

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear bump stop unattached

wheel bearing noise nearside front ?

Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,473 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 29 May 2014 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 May 2014 115,095 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 May 2013 113,712 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 101,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 May 2012 101,237 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2011 85,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,722 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres size,differance to front tyres.

Pass 26 May 2009 62,087 miles

grease around o/s inner drive shaft boot

n/s number plate lamp come on after being tapped (recomend new bulb)

Fail 26 May 2009 62,087 miles

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

grease around o/s inner drive shaft boot

n/s number plate lamp come on after being tapped (recomend new bulb)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,651 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,761 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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VK53 SDV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK53 SDV, 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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VK53 SDV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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