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AR03 OXA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OXA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 147,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,613 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 106,180 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 106,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 96,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 89,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,741 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 OXA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXA, 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.

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What year was AR03 OXA registered?

AR03 OXA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AR03 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 OXA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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