Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2003 Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would start after being jump started but the failure would recur immediately after. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that he had to replaced the same parts twice before. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.