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DH53 DNF

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,273 mi
Last recorded101,273 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 DNF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 101,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,756 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 96,750 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,295 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 93,295 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 84,664 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 84,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,630 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 DNF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

DH53 DNF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is DH53 DNF safe to buy?

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