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GV53 LGF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LGF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

various points of corrosion on vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,178 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/adrift

Oil leak ()

battery performance low

Fail 15 Feb 2017 123,153 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet front trim broken off sharp bits remain (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fuel pipe cover has a broken mount and is rubbing on the tyre (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner broken/adrift

Oil leak ()

battery performance low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,480 miles

Battry appears weak

Heavy surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner wings, inner sills, floors and boot floor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglight damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2016 119,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battry appears weak

Heavy surface corrosion in chassis sections, inner wings, inner sills, floors and boot floor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglight damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 115,321 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Heavy surface corrosion in floors, rear chassis and inner sills

Offside front foglight broken

Oil leaks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,443 miles

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

Inner rear sills and rear chassis sections have heavy surface corrosion

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

Offside front foglight broken and has water inside

Oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis areas and inner sills have surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2013 104,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear chassis areas and inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 99,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 91,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 77,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,192 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,570 miles

strong advise front brake pads worn very low near limit n/s recommend replacing discs and pads

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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GV53 LGF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV53 LGF, 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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GV53 LGF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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