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WG53 GMO

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 GMO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,004 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured front both n/s o/s indicators showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s centre [TYRE LOW] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front centre [TYRE LOW] (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 5 Feb 2020 151,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 135,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside &nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear chassis rail badly corrored

Offside Rear wheel arch corrored

corrosion under side front & rear

Fail 11 Jul 2018 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside &nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear chassis rail badly corrored

Offside Rear tyre ageing /cracking

Offside Rear wheel arch corrored

corrosion under side front & rear

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,164 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion right rear chassis member (rear section) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 119,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 118,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills ( rear )

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,501 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 105,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre & rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,337 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty front to rear & brackets

some uneven tread wear front tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

inner rear sill areas rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,751 miles

surface corrosion exhaust pipe/joints front & rear

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,299 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,762 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on edges.

slight cracking o/s & n/s rear tyres.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WG53 GMO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG53 GMO, 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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WG53 GMO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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