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DH53 CAA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,012 mi
Last recorded128,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 CAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 128,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 126,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 124,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear suspension mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 124,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear suspension mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner cills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,475 miles

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

Hand brake lever high

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake lever high

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,053 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,053 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,540 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,540 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,133 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,218 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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DH53 CAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DH53 CAA, 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 DH53 CAA registered?

DH53 CAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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