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WK52 YOT

2003 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,372 mi
Last recorded232,372 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 YOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 232,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 232,372 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 232,370 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on Sub-frame/suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 222,378 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 222,378 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 211,099 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 197,005 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 197,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 184,853 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 184,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 170,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 150,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 150,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 133,235 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 133,235 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,155 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 116,598 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 May 2016 116,598 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 113,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 110,568 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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WK52 YOT is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK52 YOT, 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 WK52 YOT registered?

WK52 YOT is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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