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WD53 YMA

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,846 mi
Last recorded112,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YMA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,846 miles

Headlights faded.

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,478 miles

Headlights faded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 110,477 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light wrong colour (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlights faded

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,065 miles

Both headlights faded.

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,065 miles

Both headlights faded.

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,800 miles

all tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,183 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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WD53 YMA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD53 YMA, 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 WD53 YMA registered?

WD53 YMA is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is WD53 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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