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P543 LMO

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,731 mi
Last recorded76,731 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,731 miles

Corrosion to N/S Sill

Corrosion to O/S Sill

Corrosion to O/S/F Chassis rail

Corrosion to rear chassis rail

Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to N/S Sill

Corrosion to O/S Sill

Corrosion to O/S/F Chassis rail

Corrosion to rear chassis rail

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 69,113 miles

N/S Sill corroded and holed

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

O/S Sill corroded and holed

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 69,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S Sill corroded and holed

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

O/S Sill corroded and holed

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,822 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 48,097 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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P543 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P543 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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What year was P543 LMO registered?

P543 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is P543 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 LMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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