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M148 GCD

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,473 mi
Last recorded166,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 GCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 166,473 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 158,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

genral corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Apr 2013 158,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

genral corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,783 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,783 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 119,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,078 miles

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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M148 GCD is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M148 GCD, 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 M148 GCD registered?

M148 GCD is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is M148 GCD safe to buy?

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