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WU53 UGF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UGF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 103,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to fuel tank securing straps

corrosion to n/s and o/s front inner sills

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,024 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches very badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 98,012 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative on dash (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear inner wheel arches very badly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

superficial chassis corrosion offside and nearside rear including inner sills and rear crossmember.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded prior to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

superficial chassis corrosion offside and nearside rear including inner sills and rear crossmember.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe (corrosion)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe (corrosion)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 75,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,352 miles

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

Rear differential - leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2010 63,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner and outer edges

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 49,691 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 45,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,961 miles

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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WU53 UGF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU53 UGF, 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 WU53 UGF registered?

WU53 UGF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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