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HY53 ERX

2003 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,135 mi
Last recorded160,135 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ERX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,135 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 156,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 156,705 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 156,661 miles

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

Slight signs of surface corrosion to underside and gas tank

Pass 1 Jun 2021 155,671 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 155,489 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres are perished & cracking on inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 154,898 miles

All tyres slightly perishing.

Both headlamps faded.

Exhaust rusty.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 153,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 153,275 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 149,494 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 118,764 miles

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

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)

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 10 Sep 2013 118,749 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,745 miles

far rear seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Sep 2011 83,783 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint gaitors split

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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HY53 ERX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HY53 ERX, 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 HY53 ERX registered?

HY53 ERX is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is HY53 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ERX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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