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YH03 YYR

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YYR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,221 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all gaitors show perishing / deteroration

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s mirror damaged / advise repair

oil leaks

secondary throttle cable snapped

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower arm balljoint gaitor perished

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules and pipework corrosion

heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust

throttle cable from control unit snapped

Fail 30 Jul 2018 104,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules and pipework corrosion

heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust and auxiliary belt / belt in poor condition

o/s/f lower arm balljoint gaitor perished

throttle cable from control unit snapped

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,193 miles

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

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules and pipework corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded in places

o/s/f lower arm balljoint gaitor perished

oil leaks

throttle cable from control unit is snapped

Fail 27 Jul 2017 98,188 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake hoses show slight corrosion on ferrules and pipework corrosion

coolant expansion bottle empty

exhaust heavily corroded in places

o/s/f lower arm balljoint gaitor perished

oil leaks

throttle cable from control unit is snapped

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,971 miles

DIFF OIL SEALS LEAKING

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/R UPPER TIE BAR BALLJOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED

OIL LEAK

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

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SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

STEERING TRACK ROD END GAITORS PERISHED / CRACKING AND SEEPAGE OF OIL

Fail 8 Aug 2016 89,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

DIFF OIL SEALS LEAKING

EXHAUST HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/R UPPER TIE BAR BALLJOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED

OIL LEAK

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

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SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

STEERING TRACK ROD END GAITORS PERISHED / CRACKING AND SEEPAGE OF OIL

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,267 miles

Nearside door mirror + glass damaged

both track rod end gaiters perished

exhaust mountings corroded

underside corrosion / brake pipes / suspension

Fail 5 Aug 2015 82,267 miles

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

Nearside door mirror + glass damaged

both track rod end gaiters perished

exhaust mountings corroded

underside corrosion / brake pipes / suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,890 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,065 miles

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

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

all 4 tyre's cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,065 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all 4 tyre's cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,520 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 37,535 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,390 miles

slight movement in o/s/f suspension link.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,234 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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YH03 YYR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YH03 YYR, 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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YH03 YYR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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