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GL53 EDU

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,390 mi
Last recorded164,390 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EDU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 164,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 164,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 164,174 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 163,256 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,315 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 157,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,544 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake fluid level low

fuel pump noisy

leak from front of vehicle

rear wiper torn

throttle pedal sticky

Fail 17 Nov 2014 148,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear wiper torn

throttle pedal sticky

leak from front of vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake fluid level low

fuel pump noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2013 132,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 132,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 segment of high level brake light not working

brake fluid reservoir cap not tighted down, has been leaking

nearside rear tyre flat but no punctures found

offside front steering arm has slight free play

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

n/s washer jet blocked

oil level on min

play o/s/f suspect inner rack joint

Fail 28 Nov 2012 116,549 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

n/s washer jet blocked

oil level on min

play o/s/f suspect inner rack joint

Fail 28 Nov 2011 101,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both reare tyres have nails in & ageing/cracking recommend replacement

front washers just meet requirements n/s jet blocked

slight play o/s inner steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,959 miles

both reare tyres have nails in & ageing/cracking recommend replacement

front washers just meet requirements n/s jet blocked

slight play o/s inner steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor

Fail 2 Nov 2010 86,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,807 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,640 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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GL53 EDU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL53 EDU, 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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GL53 EDU is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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