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391 ARU

2003 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration391 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,201 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,413 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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391 ARU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 391 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 391 ARU?

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What year was 391 ARU registered?

391 ARU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 391 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 391 ARU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 391 ARU have outstanding finance?

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