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BA03 XLL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,024 mi
Last recorded147,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XLL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,024 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog light slightly white

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 133,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 127,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,520 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,784 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,784 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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 XLL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLL, 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 BA03 XLL registered?

BA03 XLL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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