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VA52 ZTM

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZTM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 107,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 88,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 88,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And quite bad perishing, in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Starting to affect image. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON limit for MOT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 74,266 miles

Engine covers obscure some testable items

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers obscure some testable items

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter does not seem fully secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

handbrake travel long

Fail 13 Jun 2019 70,826 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

handbrake travel long

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,171 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 ZTM is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZTM, 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 VA52 ZTM registered?

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

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