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VF53 RYU

2003 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,639 mi
Last recorded140,639 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 RYU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 140,639 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 136,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 136,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,145 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 121,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,530 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,529 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Catalyst converter missing

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,936 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 90,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 54,683 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,695 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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VF53 RYU is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VF53 RYU, 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 VF53 RYU registered?

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

Is VF53 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 RYU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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