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HS52 TBZ

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 TBZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 112,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion buildup underside

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 106,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,128 miles

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

REAR seats down at time of test unable to fully check adult seat belts

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body on some suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2022 97,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly deteriorated (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall badly deteriorated (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and centre rear seats both down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall deteriorated (205/70x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot struts not working

Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential noisy on rotation

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2057015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,292 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 May 2014 65,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 65,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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HS52 TBZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS52 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS52 TBZ registered?

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

Is HS52 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 TBZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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