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BA03 XEX

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,008 mi
Last recorded145,008 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XEX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 145,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 133,521 miles

brake pipes on bulk head waxoiled

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 10 Jun 2024 123,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 123,722 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Cannot see rear brake pads

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

cannot see front inner brake pads

engine light on intermitantly. Effective after 1st July 2003. Vehicle under test date of first use 29 June 2003

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light on

Fail 27 Feb 2023 120,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2022 112,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,768 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 105,768 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 XEX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BA03 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

BA03 XEX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is BA03 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA03 XEX shows 9 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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