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NT03 VFA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,165 mi
Last recorded151,165 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 151,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,640 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 142,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,249 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,598 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,068 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 108,068 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,321 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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NT03 VFA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NT03 VFA, 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 NT03 VFA registered?

NT03 VFA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NT03 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT03 VFA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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