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BG03 SEL

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,596 mi
Last recorded102,596 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 95,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,613 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak no coolant in expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog light cable tied up requires new lamp

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

Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,446 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,446 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 69,362 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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BG03 SEL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG03 SEL registered?

BG03 SEL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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