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NT53 OZV

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 OZV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 88,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,840 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 87,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,975 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,473 miles

Offside Rear Fog light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,244 miles

Offside Rear Fog light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fog light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,447 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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NT53 OZV is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NT53 OZV, 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 NT53 OZV registered?

NT53 OZV is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is NT53 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT53 OZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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