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FD53 KHT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KHT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,030 miles

Covers fitted restricting examination of sills

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 97,395 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 88,253 miles

Exhaust system from cats backwards deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Exhaust system from cats backwards deteriorating

Fuel pipes corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,825 miles

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

Fuel pipe (Foreward of filter) corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 79,825 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fuel pipe (Foreward of filter) corroded

NSF tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres tread getting low

Fail 25 Nov 2009 62,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,243 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,944 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,981 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS SENSING RING FRACTURED

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,965 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,965 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FD53 KHT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD53 KHT, 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 FD53 KHT registered?

FD53 KHT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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