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YB03 BTY

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,610 mi
Last recorded103,610 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 BTY
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,312 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel holed within 30 cms of nearside rear suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel and outer sill holed within 30cms of suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Engine malfunction indicator light illuminated.

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded,rear crossmember corroded,front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,624 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 88,624 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 75,390 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,495 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,057 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 BTY is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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