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HS52 TNU

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 TNU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 163,757 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 163,757 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 160,083 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 160,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 157,966 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 157,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 150,716 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 146,402 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,813 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,445 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 132,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,050 miles

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

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

all four road tyres showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all four road tyres showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 4 Jul 2015 125,821 miles

all four tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,136 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 123,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 123,055 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HS52 TNU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS52 TNU registered?

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

Is HS52 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 TNU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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