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YH53 HWR

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 HWR
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,169 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, outerskin broken (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 88,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis, outerskin broken (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,326 miles

general corrosion underneath

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear(rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

general corrosion underneath

offside inner rackend ball joint has slight play

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 81,111 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

metal fuel pipes corroded in places

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside rear abs ring (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

metal brake pipes corroded in places

metal fuel pipes corroded in places

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,091 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

all metal fuel pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wishbone bushes in very poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

all metal fuel pipes corroded

clutch very worn

exhaust in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside wishbone bushes in very poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,791 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit and heavily perished

offside wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,790 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake fluid level low

front discs in very poor condition

offside rear tyre on legal limit and heavily perished

offside wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,788 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,270 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,458 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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YH53 HWR 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 60%.

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 YH53 HWR, 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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YH53 HWR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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