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WG03 UFE

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,359 mi
Last recorded130,359 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 UFE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides under body inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL used as a dog van ()

no under bonnet checks done

Fail 1 Aug 2017 130,358 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective wont open (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides under body inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL used as a dog van ()

no under bonnet checks done

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 120,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 115,538 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres have partial structure failure

rear view mirrors supported with tape

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,076 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,257 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,657 miles

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

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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WG03 UFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WG03 UFE, 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 WG03 UFE registered?

WG03 UFE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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