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HS52 DYC

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,975 mi
Last recorded183,975 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 183,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 183,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 169,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 164,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 156,432 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 150,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 142,272 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavy under sills

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,011 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s of body ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 133,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s of body ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,075 miles

Front both front bottom ball joint dust covers repaired with sealant, (prevents ingress of dirt )

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe on n/s of body ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front bottom ball joint dust covers repaired with sealant, (prevents ingress of dirt )

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe on n/s of body ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,327 miles

Front sealant on front lower ball joint boots

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

Pass 27 May 2016 102,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 102,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front interior door handle broken but can still be opened from inside

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,664 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2013 78,664 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres perished

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 DYC is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYC, 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 HS52 DYC registered?

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

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