2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.0L Petrol · LE53 KFY

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 14 October 2025 at 82,595 miles. This latest inspection recorded no defects or advisories, suggesting that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. The maintenance trend shows clear improvement, moving from a failure in October 2023 to several consecutive clean passes. The recorded mileage of 82,595 miles is notably low for a 2003 model, averaging approximately 3,591 miles per year. The data shows consistent, gradual usage, with the mileage increasing by roughly 5,000 miles between each annual test from 2022 to 2025. This pattern suggests the vehicle has undergone light, regular use rather than long periods of total inactivity, which helps mitigate certain types of age-related deterioration. The MOT history highlights specific areas of previous concern that require physical verification. The tester flagged a damaged offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover in both the November 2022 and October 2023 tests. While the 2023 failure was resolved, a buyer should inspect the steering linkage and track rod ends for any signs of play or weeping grease. The October 2023 failure also noted missing rear seat belt buckles, so ensuring all safety restraints are present and fully functional is essential. Given the low annual mileage, a buyer should pay close attention to components that degrade through lack of use rather than wear. Inspect the condition of rubber suspension bushes, engine mounts, and various seals for perishing or cracking. While the recent records are clean, the age of the vehicle means checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and underside remains a priority, as this is not always captured by minor consumable defects.