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SY03 XCH

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,798 mi
Last recorded81,798 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 XCH
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,798 miles

0/s sill step corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes under side front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear arch to sill step is corroded close to seatbelt mount area

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,791 miles

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,967 miles

all outer tyre walls slightly perished

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split/deteriorate

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm limit

o/s/r doorstep starting to corrode

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all outer tyre walls slightly perished

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split/deteriorate

both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm limit

o/s/r doorstep starting to corrode

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight blow from rear exhaust join

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,687 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,460 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 42,320 miles

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

nearside front abs ring fractured

Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,179 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 30,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wash in-op

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,206 miles

Rear wash in-op

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,972 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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SY03 XCH is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY03 XCH, 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 SY03 XCH registered?

SY03 XCH is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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