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AR03 OWP

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,759 mi
Last recorded120,759 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 119,422 miles

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,321 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,572 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 116,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need headlamp polish (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,701 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,146 miles

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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AR03 OWP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR03 OWP, 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

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What year was AR03 OWP registered?

AR03 OWP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AR03 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 OWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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