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SJ53 JZL

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,949 mi
Last recorded240,949 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 JZL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 240,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 231,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 215,766 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 215,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 200,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel arch and inner sills covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2020 190,995 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim requirments just met

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 190,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner step corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner step corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front headlamp aim requirments just met

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 177,818 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 1957015.

Nearside Rear tyre 2156515.

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

Offside Front tyre 1957015.

Offside Rear tyre 2156515.

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 163,872 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 163,872 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 151,555 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 144,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 134,307 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 130,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 128,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 126,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,476 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 121,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SJ53 JZL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ53 JZL, 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 SJ53 JZL registered?

SJ53 JZL is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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