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YC53 VEB

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VEB
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,316 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 71,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,789 miles

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

nearside front tyre side walls starting to crack tread depth ok

Fail 18 Jul 2011 59,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre side walls starting to crack tread depth ok

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 43,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,746 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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YC53 VEB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YC53 VEB, 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 YC53 VEB registered?

YC53 VEB is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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