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OE52 LYY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,931 mi
Last recorded113,931 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 LYY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 112,295 miles

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

SUSPENSION PARTS/SILL PANELS/CHASSIS RAILS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 112,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

SUSPENSION PARTS/CHASSIS RAILS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,645 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff oil seals leaking

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 98,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 82,739 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

o/s rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,739 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

o/s rear wheel bearing noise when rotated

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,822 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,591 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,097 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,957 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,291 miles

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

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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OE52 LYY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE52 LYY, 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 OE52 LYY registered?

OE52 LYY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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