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LY52 YST

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

115,142 mi
Last recorded115,142 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 YST
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system secure

Rear ns and os outer sills corroded but do not form part of monocoque

engine management light on pre 2003

Pass 3 Aug 2023 108,190 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 108,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,400 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 104,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 101,125 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 101,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,122 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 97,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,744 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,427 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Excessive corrosion to front x member and rear vehicle underneath boot area.

Front exhaust mounting broken and other mounts badly corroded.

Nearside Front headlight beam image poor.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,096 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,089 miles

Braking system leaking Servo leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear section corroded (by rear exhust box)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Eml light on dash

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear section corroded (by rear exhust box)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,455 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

there is some wear to offside inner steering rack.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 77,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant bottle cap missing.

hand brake needs adjustment.

there is some wear to offside inner steering rack.

offside front brake disc worn thin and corroded and pitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

There is some wear to steering rack off side.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,066 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight free play in end of offside steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2009 72,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight free play in end of offside steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,802 miles

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,802 miles

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

Nearside Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,423 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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LY52 YST is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 LY52 YST, 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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LY52 YST is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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