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YJ53 LYT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LYT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end wear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters fading (0.1 (b))

eml light on

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears flexi to cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill inspection not poss due to plastic covers

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,755 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mis-fire around 2500 revs (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears flexi to cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexis. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill inspection not poss due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,230 miles

Rear no.plate minor deterioration

first 5 of 8 notches on handbrake is free travel

Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thickness check req (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear no.plate minor deterioration

first 5 of 8 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,243 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - thickness measurement req (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre minor perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front link bars (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre minor perishing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,004 miles

Nearside Rear tread 2-3mm in parts+both shoulders worn and perished

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

rear no.plate minor deterioration

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,753 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,186 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,478 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,474 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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YJ53 LYT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJ53 LYT, 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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YJ53 LYT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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