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N973 UAA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,185 mi
Last recorded168,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 UAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 168,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 168,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,771 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 167,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d shape bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 165,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 163,396 miles

front crossmember corroded

steering wheel covering insecure to wheel internal

Fail 30 Sep 2014 163,396 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

steering wheel covering insecure to wheel internal

Pass 21 Oct 2013 160,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 157,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 156,970 miles

front cross member corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear wheel bearings not checked fully for roughness due to four wheel drive design

wiper blades split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 156,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member corroded

o/s rear outer sill corroded

rear wheel bearings not checked fully for roughness due to four wheel drive design

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 153,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 149,898 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 148,875 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 142,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 142,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,223 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 132,185 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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N973 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N973 UAA, 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 N973 UAA registered?

N973 UAA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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