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R351 KPH

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

303,199 mi
Last recorded303,199 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 KPH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 303,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 290,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 280,231 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 267,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 258,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 257,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 247,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s engine mount corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 247,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s engine mount corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 244,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2017 232,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has additional lights fitted to front

Pass 5 Feb 2016 227,097 miles

Additional lights fitted to vehicle

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Feb 2016 227,097 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Additional lights fitted to vehicle

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 226,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer seal (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal x3 holes (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner seal x2 holes (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer seal (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Additional lights fitted to front of vehicle

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 209,858 miles

large quantity of blue LED lights illumanting to front of vehicle with position lamps

steering wheel has spinner attatchment fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 209,858 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

large quantity of blue LED lights illumanting to front of vehicle with position lamps

steering wheel has spinner attatchment fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2014 191,671 miles

Additional lights fitted to the front

Pass 31 Jan 2013 179,929 miles

Additional lights fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2012 166,263 miles

additinal lights fitted to front of vehicle

front and coil springs are corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 152,230 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage has play

rear anti roll bar bushes have play

Pass 3 Feb 2010 132,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 118,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 110,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,852 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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R351 KPH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R351 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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What year was R351 KPH registered?

R351 KPH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is R351 KPH safe to buy?

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