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HJ53 YXT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,047 mi
Last recorded145,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 YXT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 145,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 126,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,534 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

some heavy corrosion of nearside inner sill

some heavy corrosion of offside inner sill

some wear / play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,297 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner sills

some corrosion of offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches / sill end caps

some wear / play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,285 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION AND PADS LOW

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 113,285 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION AND PADS LOW

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,592 miles

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 16 Sep 2011 86,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,543 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,889 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,886 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,215 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 50,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXT 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 59.1%.

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 HJ53 YXT, 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 HJ53 YXT registered?

HJ53 YXT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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