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S689 RGC

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,528 mi
Last recorded110,528 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 RGC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,528 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 110,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 104,163 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 103,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 102,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 93,322 miles

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

Off side rear sill corroded.

Pass 25 May 2016 87,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,774 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 79,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 75,923 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 72,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 72,895 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 59,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 59,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2007 56,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,045 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 47,902 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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S689 RGC is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S689 RGC, 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 S689 RGC registered?

S689 RGC is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for S689 RGC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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