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AT53 MYL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,597 mi
Last recorded164,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 MYL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 164,597 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 164,597 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 154,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 138,149 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 136,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 136,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 133,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 133,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 126,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 118,935 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 113,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 107,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 101,694 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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AT53 MYL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AT53 MYL, 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 AT53 MYL registered?

AT53 MYL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AT53 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 MYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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