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YG53 PLJ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,007 mi
Last recorded114,007 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 114,007 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 106,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,281 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion inside offside rear wheel arch

exhaust clamp corroding (rear)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion inside offside rear wheel arch

exhaust clamp corroding (rear)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,148 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 74,148 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,173 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,799 miles

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

front discs & pads developing wear

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wear developing on front discs

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,821 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

wear developing on front discs

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 48,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,454 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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YG53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YG53 PLJ, 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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YG53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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