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YS53 RDO

2003 Mazda Tribute

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,418 mi
Last recorded125,418 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Tribute68,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 RDO
MakeMazda
ModelTribute
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle coated in oil and grease

Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 120,923 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,072 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 92,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 75,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,764 miles

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,719 miles

front reg plate cracked ok for test

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,380 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,557 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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YS53 RDO is a 2003 Mazda Tribute in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YS53 RDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS53 RDO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS53 RDO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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