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EK53 YPN

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YPN
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,729 miles

Both the hangers on the rear exhaust silencer are corroded

Both the rear tyres are heavily perished

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is loose but still secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt does not retract fast enough or all the way (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt does not retract fast enough or all the way (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Both the hangers on the rear exhaust silencer are corroded

Both the rear tyres are heavily perished

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is loose but still secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s 3mm, o/s 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light lens holed

Nearside Rear track control arm ball joint boot stress cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both rear tyres heavily stress cracked in tread

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

exhaust tailpipe mounting hanger corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre and is leaking

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2016 106,910 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s 3mm, o/s 5mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog light lens holed

Nearside Rear track control arm ball joint boot stress cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly stress cracked

both rear tyres heavily stress cracked in tread

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r

exhaust tailpipe mounting hanger corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre and is leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,183 miles

Child seat fitted left hand rear affecting seat belt check

left hand front lower arm rear bush perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 105,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted left hand rear affecting seat belt check

left hand front lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres perishing in tread pattern

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 39,994 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked.

rear number plate starting to fade, will need replacing before next mot.

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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EK53 YPN is a 2003 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 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 EK53 YPN, 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 EK53 YPN registered?

EK53 YPN is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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