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S499 ADP

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,846 mi
Last recorded202,846 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 202,846 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 196,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 195,543 miles

some corrosion on offside rear inner sill section

Fail 15 Feb 2019 195,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

some corrosion on offside inner sill

some corrosion on radiator support panel

Pass 16 Jan 2018 192,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 188,833 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 188,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

some corrosion on front radiator support panel

Pass 6 Jan 2016 184,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 184,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 178,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased unable to inspect

all tyres cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2014 178,418 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake pipes greased unable to inspect

all tyres cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2013 167,673 miles

corrosion on o/s outer body paneling

Pass 17 Dec 2012 156,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 129,740 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 119,853 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 119,853 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 97,404 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 97,269 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

strong advise battery terminals loose,not connected. two batteries fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,704 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,227 miles

advise front brake imbalance

advise re-secure outer c.v. boot clips, slight grease around c.v. boots

xxxx strong advise rear exhaust holed,corroded blowing and weak.xxxx

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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S499 ADP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S499 ADP, 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 S499 ADP registered?

S499 ADP is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is S499 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 ADP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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