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YF53 FCA

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 88,591 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,329 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,325 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer insecure middle brakit broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure floor to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure floor to sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced back vallance (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,505 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,939 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,337 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,337 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 37,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,340 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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YF53 FCA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF53 FCA, 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 YF53 FCA registered?

YF53 FCA is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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