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WD53 YMY

2003 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,794 mi
Last recorded228,794 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YMY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 228,794 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 217,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 197,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 183,117 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 178,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 178,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Dull on lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 158,815 miles

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

all suspension bushes worn but no play

oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,771 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 143,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,461 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 127,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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 YMY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

WD53 YMY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WD53 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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