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RL52 ZNH

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,379 mi
Last recorded218,379 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZNH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 218,379 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear rear seats not intended for daily use as originals reused for camper living area

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 218,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear rear seats not intended for daily use as originals reused for camper living area

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 216,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 212,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 208,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 203,522 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 203,518 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle broken off. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 200,592 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

glowplug light flashing

sealant applied,undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Fail 9 Aug 2021 200,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine averaged 3.02 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended n/s/r + o/s/r,seat rotated 180 degrees,outer belts no longer functional,lap belt/latches knotted beneath seat (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

glowplug light flashing

sealant applied,undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 14 Aug 2020 196,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 195,809 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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RL52 ZNH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RL52 ZNH, 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 RL52 ZNH registered?

RL52 ZNH is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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