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BM53 LMY

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,785 mi
Last recorded172,785 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 172,785 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 172,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 164,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 164,827 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced On jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 154,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 142,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,551 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 129,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 124,569 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 124,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,001 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,604 miles

Coolant low

Offside Front Wiper blade loose

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant low

Offside Front Wiper blade loose

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 59,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BM53 LMY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BM53 LMY, 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 BM53 LMY registered?

BM53 LMY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BM53 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 LMY shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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