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GL52 WKV

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,990 mi
Last recorded123,990 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 123,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,105 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,954 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,648 miles

nearside front drop link worn

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 6 Feb 2014 101,648 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside front drop link worn

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 6 Feb 2013 93,958 miles

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

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,958 miles

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,043 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2012

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust deteriorating

front wiper blades perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,299 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,299 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front drop links worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,154 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,556 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,184 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,782 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 WKV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GL52 WKV, 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 GL52 WKV registered?

GL52 WKV is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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