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BA03 WGZ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1610cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 WGZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,610cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 142,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 140,389 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 140,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 134,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,538 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 9 Mar 2020 130,538 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,081 miles

front ball joint gaiters cracking

slight judder on rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 9 Feb 2018 119,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,868 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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BA03 WGZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,610cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BA03 WGZ, 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 BA03 WGZ registered?

BA03 WGZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is BA03 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 WGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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