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J555 JWF

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

187,112 mi
Last recorded187,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 JWF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 187,112 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive centre /underside/ engine sump area/ slight dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f longitude chassis member corroded/holed

Pass 13 May 2024 185,305 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various hangers on interior mirror. ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill panel 32cm from mounting point has a corrosion hole, also part way to rear corrosion hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 185,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No image's both side's. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split/torn . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Various hangers on interior mirror. ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill panel 32cm from mounting point has a corrosion hole, also part way to rear corrosion hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 183,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 179,793 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 179,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanger's on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Very poor image and low output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,588 miles

Front Coolant leak Area offside top radiator. ()

Nearside Rear Reversing light lens broken small hole and cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner loose/worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens is cracked/broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 178,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak Area offside top radiator. ()

Nearside Rear Reversing light lens broken small hole and cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner loose/worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens is cracked/broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 175,916 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F reduced light output/lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 175,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn/cracking outer edge /cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F reduced light output/lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking around tread circumfrence (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 174,596 miles

Front slight dulling on headlamps

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and signs of perishing

Fail 25 May 2018 174,596 miles

Front slight dulling on headlamps

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and signs of perishing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 173,590 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 173,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 162,819 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2016 162,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 157,162 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 139,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 139,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2013 126,287 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,501 miles

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

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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J555 JWF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 J555 JWF, 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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J555 JWF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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