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R124 KPH

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,340 mi
Last recorded161,340 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 KPH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 161,340 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 159,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 158,614 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front cross member/radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 151,656 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged not affecting light output

Fail 14 Aug 2021 151,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged not affecting light output

Pass 10 Aug 2020 147,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 147,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,784 miles

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

all underside of vehicle covered in waxoil

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 127,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 122,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sill corroded and holed but outside of failable items (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension,rear suspension ,rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside near to toe bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner wing around shock mount (2.4.A.3)

park brake weak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 122,408 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside of radiator (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sill corroded and holed but outside of failable items (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension,rear suspension ,rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside near to toe bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner wing around shock mount (2.4.A.3)

park brake weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,982 miles

Both sills corroded but over 30cm away from brakes steering suspension or seatbelts .

Chassis corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,634 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2012 113,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 113,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak (oil filter)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,678 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 109,678 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 92,559 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 74,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,775 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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R124 KPH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R124 KPH, 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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R124 KPH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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