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HL03 KBJ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,683 mi
Last recorded180,683 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KBJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 180,683 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 180,683 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 173,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 173,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 168,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 168,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,564 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 166,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 165,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 160,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 160,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 152,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 133,449 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,449 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 118,377 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,974 miles

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

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

brake pipes above fuel tank

nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers fitted

under tray sfitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,997 miles

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

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

both batteries slightly insecure

o/s/r seat belt routing not ideal as no top fixing used

tyre tread depths both front 5mm 195/70R15 92H both rear 6mm 215/65R15 96H

Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

both batteries slightly insecure

tyre tread depths both front 5mm 195/70R15 92H both rear 6mm 215/65R15 96H

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,184 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 54,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing 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 KBJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HL03 KBJ, 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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HL03 KBJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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