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WD03 FGV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,075 mi
Last recorded64,075 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 FGV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 64,029 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front lower cross member around gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 61,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 61,094 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By coil spring mount holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,091 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,286 miles

suspension components corroded

underneath corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,012 miles

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,466 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2020 54,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,731 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 51,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,274 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,499 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,637 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,295 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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WD03 FGV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD03 FGV, 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 WD03 FGV registered?

WD03 FGV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WD03 FGV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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