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YK03 VVT

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VVT
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012 108,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust bracket insecure

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

middle exhaust mounting corroded and missing

rear exhaust cover insecure

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

middle exhaust mounting corroded and missing

rear exhaust cover insecure

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,878 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 72,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Fail 7 Nov 2008 61,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,097 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,023 miles

slight exhaust blow at front downpipes front discs lipped and pads appear low

Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,352 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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YK03 VVT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK03 VVT, 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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YK03 VVT is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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