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FP53 ZCV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZCV
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,573 miles

windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view

Fail 1 Feb 2017 117,573 miles

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

windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,606 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 105,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 95,137 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,968 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,890 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,721 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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FP53 ZCV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc 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 FP53 ZCV, 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 FP53 ZCV registered?

FP53 ZCV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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