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GL52 MFU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,391 mi
Last recorded99,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 MFU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,218 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 98,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres bold to trhe edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,803 miles

brake discs in poor condition

enine running rough

exhaust system and mounting brackets in very poor condition

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

enine running rough

exhaust mounting brackets in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,673 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,107 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitting

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,349 miles

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

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

corrosion fuel pipes

tow ball removed

under body corrosion

uneven wear near side front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,440 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,234 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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GL52 MFU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL52 MFU, 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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GL52 MFU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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