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LA53 NHU

2004 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Tribute65,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 NHU
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

oil leak rear differential

Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

oil leak rear differential

Pass 1 Apr 2016 71,778 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISC LOW

BOTH SIDE FRONT WASHES REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT

BOTH SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

BOTH SIDE INNER SILL CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NEAR SID FRONT INNER CV GATER SLIGHT HOLE

OFF SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAKING

REAR WIPER BLADE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,596 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,782 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,536 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,296 miles

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,184 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 46,184 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,401 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,091 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 39,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,329 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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LA53 NHU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Tribute models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,456 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 LA53 NHU, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Tribute is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA53 NHU registered?

LA53 NHU is a 2004 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is LA53 NHU safe to buy?

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