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YJ53 YDR

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 117,749 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 117,749 miles

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

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under floor developing rust (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 112,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 112,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,587 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 101,248 miles

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 101,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear crossmember badly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 91,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 79,085 miles

steering rack worn

Fail 24 Mar 2009 79,085 miles

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

steering rack worn

Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,849 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

advise play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,868 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 YDR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ53 YDR, 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 YJ53 YDR registered?

YJ53 YDR is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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