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YG03 NJR

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,249 mi
Last recorded150,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NJR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 150,249 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre`s in poor condition cracked with age 215/70/16

gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 150,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

both rear tyre`s in poor condition cracked with age 215/70/16

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,470 miles

N/S/R DIFF MOUNT RUBBER WORN AND PERRISHED HAS MOVEMENT

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

SMELL OF FUEL IN CAB FROM FUEL CAN IN REAR OF CAR

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perrishing

Fail 30 Jul 2013 143,470 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R DIFF MOUNT RUBBER WORN AND PERRISHED HAS MOVEMENT

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

SMELL OF FUEL IN CAB FROM FUEL CAN IN REAR OF CAR

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r o/s/r tyres perrishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 134,952 miles

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

aux belt squeak

o/s/driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 28 Jul 2012 134,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

aux belt squeak

n/s/r tyre nailed

o/s/driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 8 Jul 2011 127,385 miles

handbrake poor adjustment

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 8 Jul 2011 127,385 miles

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

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

handbrake poor adjustment

n/s/f abs ring broken

o/s driveshaft seal leaking

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,377 miles

gearbox oil leak

long handbrake travel

power steering pump leaking slightly + drive belt noisy

wash/wipe poor

Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,377 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

long handbrake travel

power steering pump leaking slightly + drive belt noisy

wash/wipe poor

Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,905 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

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

n/s/f A/B/S RING SPLIT

Fail 12 Aug 2009 114,905 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

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

n/s/f A/B/S RING SPLIT

Pass 9 Sep 2008 109,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 102,173 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 92,764 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded at rear of system

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 92,764 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded at rear of system

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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YG03 NJR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YG03 NJR, 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 YG03 NJR registered?

YG03 NJR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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