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HG53 YXD

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,483 mi
Last recorded152,483 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 YXD
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 152,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint weak

sill trims fitted restricting view-suspect corrosion both outer door sills

Fail 13 Nov 2020 152,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to tow bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexi joint weak

powersteering fluid level low

sill trims fitted restricting view-suspect corrosion both outer door sills

Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,870 miles

both rear tyre treads mishapen

corrosion rear

rear exhaust system deteriorated and rear mounting bracket broken

sill trims fitted obscuring view

suspect wear in offside engine mount

Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded hangers broke

oil leaks

Fail 6 Nov 2018 142,331 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded hangers broke

oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2017 136,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 136,537 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 129,848 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner egde

Oil leak ()

both outer rear seat belts slow returning

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner egde

Oil leak ()

both outer rear seat belts slow returning

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,517 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 116,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,591 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,604 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,944 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 102,830 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,830 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 55,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,387 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 46,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,377 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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HG53 YXD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG53 YXD, 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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HG53 YXD is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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