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PY52 VDK

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,197 mi
Last recorded44,197 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 VDK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 44,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 44,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 40,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 38,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 35,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 34,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 29,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,110 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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PY52 VDK is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY52 VDK, 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 PY52 VDK registered?

PY52 VDK is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is PY52 VDK safe to buy?

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