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WL03 SXJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,043 mi
Last recorded76,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 SXJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 76,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front attachment bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounts and joints corroded

General corrosion brake and fuel pipes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,286 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,120 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,943 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 67,410 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting spring hanger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,009 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged & offside front & offside rear (3.4.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged & offside front & offside rear (3.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,196 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,018 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,751 miles

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

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

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

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

cracking on front and rear tyres and near limit

Pass 29 May 2012 32,498 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 31,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,586 miles

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,078 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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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WL03 SXJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WL03 SXJ, 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 WL03 SXJ registered?

WL03 SXJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WL03 SXJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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