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WL53 YDF

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,460 mi
Last recorded92,460 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 YDF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 92,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tread area has a cut into structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 89,039 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 85,727 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 73,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play on shaker plates in the inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 61,482 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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WL53 YDF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL53 YDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 YDF registered?

WL53 YDF is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is WL53 YDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 YDF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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