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YK03 VWL

2003 Mazda Tribute

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VWL
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 122,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,630 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2015 103,808 miles

Front both cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust general condition

floor sills and body rust

fuel pipes corrossion

screen damage/stickers zone b

Fail 23 Aug 2015 103,808 miles

Front both cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear both cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust general condition

floor sills and body rust

fuel pipes corrossion

screen damage/stickers zone b

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 93,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2012 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,291 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Several small cuts in rear tyres

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,163 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,163 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 33,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,189 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 15,653 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 VWL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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