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EA03 YNK

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,420 mi
Last recorded110,420 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 YNK
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock covered with thick under sealant

Offside Front coil spring covered with thick under sealant

Offside Front shock covered with thick under sealant

Offside Rear inner sill traces of filler found

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all x4 brakes hose covered with thick under sealant

both sides inner sill covered with thick under sealant

exhaust system is slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 5 Dec 2020 110,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shock covered with thick under sealant

Offside Front coil spring covered with thick under sealant

Offside Front shock covered with thick under sealant

Offside Rear inner sill traces of filler found

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all x4 brakes hose covered with thick under sealant

both sides inner sill covered with thick under sealant

exhaust system is slightly corroded front to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2020 110,265 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,020 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,018 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front w/screen stone-chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 105,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front top coil spring rubbers pushing out

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust system front & rear mount broken exhaust system corroded + mounts weak

rusty above both rear coil spring fittings

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,794 miles

both front top coil spring rubbers pushing out

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust system corroded + mounts weak

exhaust system front mt broken away

o/s/f sock absorber starting to leak

play in o/s/f steering rack end

rusty above both rear coil spring fittings

Fail 14 Jul 2016 98,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front top coil spring rubbers pushing out

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust system corroded + mounts weak

exhaust system front mt broken away

o/s/f sock absorber starting to leak

play in o/s/f steering rack end

rusty above both rear coil spring fittings

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres perishing/cracking

n/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,502 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,502 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,186 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 61,571 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,963 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 50,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,933 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,962 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 42,948 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 35,413 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 35,352 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EA03 YNK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EA03 YNK, 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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EA03 YNK is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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