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OY03 XLF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,474 mi
Last recorded104,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 XLF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 104,474 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Heavily corroded mounting support (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Glass missing (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake performance not tested Due to excessive foot brake travel (3.7.A.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

E M L On

Front Bonnet trim fell off when clossing bonnet

Fuel line corroded Nearside

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle in general corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 101,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 100,389 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 100,389 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low inner edges

minor exhaust leak from center section

rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 98,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls and worn on outer edges

engine management light showing

Fail 2 May 2013 98,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished on sidewalls and worn on outer edges

engine management light showing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,469 miles

Slight wear in joint inside rack boot on o/s end of steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2012 89,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Slight wear in joint inside rack boot on o/s end of steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,269 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 63,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,891 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 33,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 29,845 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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OY03 XLF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY03 XLF, 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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OY03 XLF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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