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P178 UAF

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,471 mi
Last recorded155,471 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 155,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 20 May 2025 153,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 153,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 152,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 1 May 2024 152,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2023 147,890 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 147,884 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 146,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,740 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 145,739 miles

Central Front Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,294 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 145,013 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

offside inner sill starting to rust

surface rust on all suspension parts and under vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2017 145,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

offside inner sill starting to rust

surface rust on all suspension parts and under vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 143,881 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,666 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,553 miles

nearside front and offside rear upper brake hose ferrules have corrosion

nearside inner sill has corrosion outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre tread depth less than 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 24 Sep 2014 137,552 miles

Centre Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery flat

fan belt slack

front tyres have inner edge tread wear

nearside front and offside rear upper brake hose ferrules have corrosion

nearside inner sill has corrosion outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre tread depth less than 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,962 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fan belt needs tightening

nearside front and offside front tyres have inner edge wear

nearside rear exhaust [1 of 2] rubber mounts missing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 136,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fan belt needs tightening

nearside front and offside front tyres have inner edge wear

nearside rear exhaust [1 of 2] rubber mounts missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,860 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 136,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 136,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 133,159 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 125,684 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2009 125,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 114,466 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 101,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 95,685 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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P178 UAF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P178 UAF, 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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P178 UAF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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