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GR53 ZZW

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,214 mi
Last recorded187,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ZZW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 187,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wheel archs / sills corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2026 187,190 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS +OS inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS outriggers to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NS +OS D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS + OS X member / valence / behind OSR bumper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wheel archs / sills corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2025 172,198 miles

Lower sills corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 172,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working NS + OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower sills corroding

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 155,627 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to both inner sills + NSR lower wheel arch / outer sill

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,952 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 141,757 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened NS +OS / outriggers by inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced valence (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,414 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor/sill areas slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 124,412 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor/sill areas slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 117,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 ZZW is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GR53 ZZW, 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 GR53 ZZW registered?

GR53 ZZW is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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