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YH53 YMX

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,226 mi
Last recorded98,226 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,226 miles

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

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,226 miles

UNDERBODY AND CHASSIS RUSTING, BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,384 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 90,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear heat shield inecure

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,154 miles

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

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

nearside rear Tyre is worn on the outside edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear Tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,330 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front (both) Wiper blades are split but still clear the windscreen effectively

front (both) brake disc(s) are pitted on the inner surface

Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,330 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front (both) Wiper blades are split but still clear the windscreen effectively

front (both) brake disc(s) are pitted on the inner surface

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,403 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 YMX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH53 YMX, 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 YH53 YMX registered?

YH53 YMX is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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