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DH53 CAE

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,674 mi
Last recorded99,674 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 CAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 79,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,801 miles

Vehicles underside is heavily coated with underseal.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,832 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 65,832 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 CAE is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DH53 CAE, 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

How do I check the history of DH53 CAE?

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What year was DH53 CAE registered?

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

Is DH53 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH53 CAE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DH53 CAE have outstanding finance?

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