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WF03 HYW

2003 Mazda Tribute

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 HYW
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,873 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,612 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r rear lamp damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r rear lamp damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 48,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,290 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)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,878 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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WF03 HYW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WF03 HYW, 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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WF03 HYW is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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