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VA52 VXJ

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VXJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 153,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,756 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 121,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,640 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 92,971 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not showing any white light.

Parking brake travel

Fail 8 May 2019 92,971 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but not showing any white light.

Parking brake travel

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision two x bolts loose on anchorage to vehicle stucture (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,095 miles

Offside rear outer light unit damaged but has had a temporary repair carried out

Fail 21 May 2018 92,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside rear outer light unit damaged but has had a temporary repair carried out

Pass 24 May 2017 90,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,357 miles

Nearside battery is not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 88,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside battery is not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,590 miles

Both headlights becoming slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,392 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VA52 VXJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VA52 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA52 VXJ registered?

VA52 VXJ is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VA52 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 VXJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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