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YF03 PSM

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,366 mi
Last recorded174,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 PSM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 174,366 miles

hand brake travel getting excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2025 174,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam & main beam, plug melted (4.1.1 (a) (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))

hand brake travel getting excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2024 171,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 171,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 166,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 158,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 152,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 140,206 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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YF03 PSM is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF03 PSM, 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 YF03 PSM registered?

YF03 PSM is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is YF03 PSM safe to buy?

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