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NT53 PTZ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 PTZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 115,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 81,521 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,164 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,920 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,920 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread worn 195 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 195 70 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,856 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,856 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (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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NT53 PTZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT53 PTZ, 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 NT53 PTZ registered?

NT53 PTZ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is NT53 PTZ safe to buy?

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