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XIL 1245

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 1245
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,572 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2020 92,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear shock absorber casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,707 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear body under side

plastic over sills fitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight bind front wheels

Fail 27 Nov 2019 87,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion to rear body under side

plastic over sills fitted

rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight bind front wheels

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,058 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 82,058 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,593 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 68,590 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

general light corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,719 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

general light corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,497 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 61,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 53,216 miles

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

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

slight wear in the steering rack(off-side)

Pass 21 May 2007 43,282 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,394 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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XIL 1245 is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XIL 1245, 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 XIL 1245 registered?

XIL 1245 is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is XIL 1245 safe to buy?

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