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WJ03 FXU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,473 mi
Last recorded154,473 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 FXU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 154,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 154,469 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Spring Mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End Sill Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Spring Mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End Sill Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 144,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 133,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 133,871 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 118,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Losing small amount of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Not presented with rear seats in place, rear belts not checked.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Losing small amount of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Losing small amount of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Not presented with rear seats in place, rear belts not checked.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Losing small amount of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,917 miles

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

both rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2013 105,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,406 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,406 miles

N/S/Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 59,267 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,267 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,020 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,924 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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WJ03 FXU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ03 FXU, 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 WJ03 FXU registered?

WJ03 FXU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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