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HJ53 YHG

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,781 mi
Last recorded111,781 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 YHG
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,781 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 111,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,023 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger broken

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,067 miles

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

Nearside washer jet not working

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,119 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 91,110 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre walls cracking and splitting

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,438 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

o/s/f tyre walls cracking and splitting

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls and inbetween tread pattern

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,588 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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HJ53 YHG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 YHG, 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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HJ53 YHG is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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