MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs poor
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front brake discs poor
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda Tribute?
Based on 38,590 MOT tests across 2,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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