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YS53 RCZ

2003 Mazda Tribute

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,884 mi
Last recorded145,884 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RCZ
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,884 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 145,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 145,292 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 145,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to nearside rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to offside rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion Surface rust all over (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded & centre bracket snapped

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

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

Fuel pipe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Surface rust all over (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded & centre bracket snapped

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

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

Fuel pipe rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 144,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mounting point/end of sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mounting point/sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust bracket snapped but still supported

Engine missfire

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

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

Front Lower Outer skin corroded

Fuel pipes rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface rust all under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2014 143,812 miles

Ehaust corroded & mid bracket snapped

Front brake discs scored

Fuel pipe rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,812 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Ehaust corroded & mid bracket snapped

Front brake discs scored

Fuel pipe rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,262 miles

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

front disce has rust patches on serfaces

Fail 6 Aug 2013 143,262 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front disce has rust patches on serfaces

Pass 7 Aug 2012 137,527 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 121,968 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface rust evident on fuel lines.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 121,968 miles

surface rust evident on fuel lines.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,611 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 103,396 miles

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

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

excessive play o/s/f track rod

Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,772 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2008 80,906 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 66,823 miles

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

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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YS53 RCZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS53 RCZ, 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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YS53 RCZ is a 2003 Mazda Tribute, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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