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EF03 YCS

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YCS
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres wearing 'stepped' on inside edges

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,245 miles

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

both front tyres wearing 'stepped' on inside edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 107,185 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ,bolts & flange corroded (7.1.2)

front tyres worn unevenly inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,389 miles

all exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 106,387 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken/corroded x2 (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

all exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,270 miles

o/s rear indicator lens incomplete

Fail 3 Jun 2015 104,268 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s rear indicator lens incomplete

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 102,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,523 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 87,936 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,936 miles

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

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,954 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,877 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 67,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,460 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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EF03 YCS is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF03 YCS, 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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EF03 YCS is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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