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AR03 OYZ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OYZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 118,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 118,272 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,620 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 116,973 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 split on out side walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,965 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 OYZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

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

Is AR03 OYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 OYZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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