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WG03 VXD

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,797 mi
Last recorded111,797 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VXD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,797 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 111,626 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 107,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 107,945 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 107,426 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,769 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,216 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop mounting broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,573 miles

Front brake discs half worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 80,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs half worn

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,221 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded/broken

Fail 14 Jun 2012 60,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ftont wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear shock absorber top shroud corroded and broken

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,760 miles

ftont wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear shock absorber top shroud corroded and broken

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 52,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,194 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,984 miles

Offside Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,868 miles

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

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 VXD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG03 VXD, 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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WG03 VXD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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