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VA52 ZLY

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,933 mi
Last recorded157,933 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZLY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 157,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 151,842 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,248 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,746 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,430 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 116,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 102,389 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 91,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 77,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 69,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,610 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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VA52 ZLY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA52 ZLY, 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

How do I check the history of VA52 ZLY?

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What year was VA52 ZLY registered?

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

Is VA52 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 ZLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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