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P509 ACG

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,950 mi
Last recorded104,950 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 104,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 104,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 102,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 100,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 100,425 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,508 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,234 miles

Front brakes out of balance. offside working the best.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 91,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 91,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 85,633 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2010 83,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perrishing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,434 miles

all tyres side walls perrishing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 78,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all tyres side walls perrishing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 69,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 65,726 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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P509 ACG is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P509 ACG, 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 P509 ACG registered?

P509 ACG is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is P509 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 ACG shows 22 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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