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WH03 BKY

2003 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 BKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 114,979 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 112,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 108,089 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,976 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,975 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,349 miles

n/s track rod end boot starting to perish

o/s track rod end boot starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

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

head lights cloudy

high level stop light inop

oil leak from engine

squeak from fan belt

Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

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

head lights cloudy

high level stop light inop

oil leak from engine

squeak from fan belt

Pass 27 Dec 2018 89,961 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 89,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 80,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 72,001 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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WH03 BKY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WH03 BKY, 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.

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What year was WH03 BKY registered?

WH03 BKY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is WH03 BKY safe to buy?

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