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VN03 LUA

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,952 mi
Last recorded140,952 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,980 miles

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

Diff slightl oil leek

Front exhaust (flexi) slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear tyre(s) slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,824 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 130,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 123,695 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 123,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,148 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 114,148 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 109,026 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 102,845 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall 235/70R16H M&S

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,426 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished in side wall

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limits 235/70R16T

Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre perished in side wall

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge close to limits 235/70R16T

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,723 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front wiper blade slightly worn.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,424 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

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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VN03 LUA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN03 LUA, 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 VN03 LUA registered?

VN03 LUA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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