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GR53 ZXZ

2017 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,132 mi
Last recorded97,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZXZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,132 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS +OS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / inner arch's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,452 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2024 92,448 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe turret mount NS chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill + inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,559 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS + front sub frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS sills / outriggers corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,332 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS + OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,566 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,563 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 71,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 64,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,802 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 56,802 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,642 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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GR53 ZXZ is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 GR53 ZXZ, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GR53 ZXZ registered?

GR53 ZXZ is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is GR53 ZXZ safe to buy?

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