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OU53 PYT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PYT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,629 miles

Underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2016 126,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2014 120,096 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 120,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 118,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front windows tinted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 118,006 miles

front windows tinted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,496 miles

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

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

front & centre exhaust corroded

front prop shaft universal joint worn

offside front steering rack arm worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 112,496 miles

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

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

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

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

front & centre exhaust corroded

front prop shaft universal joint worn

offside front steering rack arm worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,752 miles

play in osf steering rack arm

Fail 22 Aug 2011 98,752 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

play in osf steering rack arm

Fail 26 Aug 2010 85,834 miles

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

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

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

play in osf steering rack arm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,834 miles

play in osf steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs rusty on edges

slight play in osf anti roll bar link rod

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,481 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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OU53 PYT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OU53 PYT, 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 OU53 PYT registered?

OU53 PYT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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