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HS52 DTU

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

239,072 mi
Last recorded239,072 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 DTU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 239,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills x5 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bay panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind road wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 237,528 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 237,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 231,925 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 231,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 229,591 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 229,588 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 227,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 227,822 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner and outer valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise engine management light on

advise outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 225,019 miles

Fluid / oil leak- gearbox

Fail 16 Sep 2020 225,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak from N/S engine heater pipe

Fluid / oil leak- gearbox

Oil / fluid leak at O/S steering rack area

Pass 23 Oct 2019 215,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 215,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 210,539 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 210,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 201,076 miles

Corrosion to coolant pipes

Engine management light on.

Exhaust mount broken.

Slight oil leak.

Unable to see brake pads. Trims fitted.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear inner sills. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 186,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 186,677 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 170,876 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 170,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 162,810 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 162,810 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 149,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 28 Oct 2013 149,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,409 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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HS52 DTU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HS52 DTU, 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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HS52 DTU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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