2003 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · BM53 LLW
2003 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 158,146 km. MOT expired on 02 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 158,146 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM53 LLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2023
- 158,146 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM53 LLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Bongo (BM53 LLW) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
BM53 LLW Odometer History
- 04/05/2022155,141 km
- 27/05/2023158,146 km+3,005 km
Average of roughly 2,828 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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