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YB03 BTF

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,769 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

front exhaust hanger broken

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre cracked

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,769 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills

front exhaust hanger broken

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,330 miles

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

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket broken

gear box wet with oil

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f steering rack slight play

wooden blocks in rear suspension

Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket broken

gear box wet with oil

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f steering rack slight play

wooden blocks in rear suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,352 miles

Front brake discs very corroded on inner faces

Offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2013 79,308 miles

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

Centre exhaust section slight blow

Front brake discs very corroded on inner faces

Offside steering rack end slight play

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,380 miles

front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 24 May 2010 60,766 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre scubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2010 60,766 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre scubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2009 52,646 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 52,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2008 46,301 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,082 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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YB03 BTF 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 70.6%.

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 YB03 BTF, 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 YB03 BTF registered?

YB03 BTF is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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