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BF03 YCN

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,416 mi
Last recorded128,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YCN
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,416 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 124,676 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 124,676 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 117,171 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 117,171 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 84,946 miles

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

Front 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 18 Jun 2007 71,412 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 71,412 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,565 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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BF03 YCN is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF03 YCN, 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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What year was BF03 YCN registered?

BF03 YCN is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is BF03 YCN safe to buy?

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