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HL03 KBF

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,679 mi
Last recorded207,679 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KBF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 207,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 188,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 168,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 168,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 144,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 144,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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HL03 KBF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HL03 KBF, 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 HL03 KBF registered?

HL03 KBF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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