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VU53 HSA

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,875 mi
Last recorded74,875 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HSA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 74,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill, and sill end cap within wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill return, centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. Also hidden behind plastic wheelarch liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill, and sill end cap within wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 74,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image affected. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill, and sill end cap within wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill return, centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. Also hidden behind plastic wheelarch liner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sill, and sill end cap within wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working Intermittent. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill return, centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch at outrigger area. Also hidden behind plastic arch liners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 74,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch at outrigger area. Also hidden behind plastic arch liners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill return, front to centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill return, centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch at outrigger area. Also hidden behind plastic arch liners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,076 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 73,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,855 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,829 miles

Emissions not tested drive belt breaking up on emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 6,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,378 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,151 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,093 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,445 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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VU53 HSA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 HSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU53 HSA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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