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LJ03 ABB

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ABB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,774 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated [Both battery positive terminals exposed but not considered to cause short circuit] (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [Both] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt [Both] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,774 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated [Both battery positive terminals exposed but not considered to cause short circuit] (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [Both] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt [Both] (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,079 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Both battery positive terminals exposed (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 94,073 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Both battery positive terminals exposed (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,051 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 86,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,454 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 78,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,154 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LJ03 ABB is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ03 ABB, 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 LJ03 ABB registered?

LJ03 ABB is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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