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P132 LMO

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

169,652 mi
Last recorded169,652 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 169,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 169,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle behind seat?? (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 164,309 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 164,307 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 164,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 159,471 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 159,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 157,012 miles

Offside Front inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,784 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 149,783 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 141,777 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 141,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

poor image on headlamps

Pass 27 Sep 2018 138,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 133,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion in various places underneath vehicle

Fail 31 Aug 2016 131,470 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion in various places underneath vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,103 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Pass 21 May 2014 124,843 miles

rear discs poor condition and coolant level low

Pass 28 May 2013 120,049 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE/NAIL.R DISCS CORRODED/PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 21 May 2013 120,043 miles

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

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.EXTENSIVE GENERAL CORROSION.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE/NAIL.R DISCS CORRODED/PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 11 May 2012 118,479 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 16 May 2011 116,426 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL CORROSION.EXHAUST LEAKS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.R BUMP STOPS MISSING.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.R DISCS CORRODED.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S MIRROR LOOSE.

Fail 12 May 2010 111,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 12 May 2010 111,050 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.R DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 26 May 2009 107,750 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 107,750 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION MISC MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOPS MISSING.LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

Pass 28 May 2008 102,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front c/v boot slightly cracking

slight back lash in rear axle

slight corrosion front & rear crossmembers

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 1 May 2007 95,321 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R+N/S/R TOP BUMP STOP MISSING GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO LEAK AT CLIP

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,030 miles

PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING O/S C/V BOOT START TO LEAK AT CLIP N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT EXHAUST TAIL PIPE PROJECTS TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 20 Apr 2006 87,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING O/S C/V BOOT START TO LEAK AT CLIP N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT EXHAUST TAIL PIPE PROJECTS TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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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P132 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P132 LMO, 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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P132 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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