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GD52 DWE

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 DWE
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 90,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,075 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 90,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

engine misfire

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer joint very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/suspension arm mount rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring mount rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust silencer joint very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch panel repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/suspension mount has heavy surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mount has heavy surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine had slight misfire on test

Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 89,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 88,575 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,341 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2019 87,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,457 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 79,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,659 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 29,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 20,956 miles

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)

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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GD52 DWE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD52 DWE, 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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GD52 DWE is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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