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VF53 RXD

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,012 mi
Last recorded186,012 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RXD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 186,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 186,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 182,417 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed on ns inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 172,380 miles

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

Rear discs rusty

fuel line rusty

fuel lines rusty

Fail 20 May 2024 172,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear discs rusty

fuel line rusty

fuel lines rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2023 171,125 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Sills have covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2023 171,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Sills have covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2022 168,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 168,880 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 167,468 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 165,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,493 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 146,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 132,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,294 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,294 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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VF53 RXD is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF53 RXD, 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 VF53 RXD?

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What year was VF53 RXD registered?

VF53 RXD is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is VF53 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 RXD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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