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RK53 RKN

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 RKN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,544 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,384 miles

advise --- service light on

both inner sills have bad surface corrosion advise wire brush and underseal before it gets any worse as this falls with in precribed areas (monator)

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 82,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,347 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,061 miles

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

exhaust bracket loose

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,061 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

exhaust bracket loose

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,671 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,996 miles

both front tyres going bald outer edge + close to limit + n/s/f heavily perished

o/s/f wheel started to bind

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres going bald outer edge + close to limit + n/s/f heavily perished

o/s/f wheel started to bind

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,648 miles

n/s/f tyre + n/s/r tyre both heavily perished

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 49,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,945 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 55,174 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RK53 RKN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK53 RKN, 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 RK53 RKN registered?

RK53 RKN is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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