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MP53 ZHJ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZHJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 60,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,556 miles

Central exhaust braket broken

Spare tyre defective tyre slit to cord ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 44,556 miles

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

Central exhaust braket broken

Spare tyre defective tyre slit to cord ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,947 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,338 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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MP53 ZHJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MP53 ZHJ, 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 MP53 ZHJ registered?

MP53 ZHJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MP53 ZHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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