2003 Mazda Bongo Bongo Friendee 2.0L Petrol · VT03 DNF
2003 Mazda Bongo Bongo Friendee (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 104,937 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO BONGO FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT03 DNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 104,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT03 DNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Bongo Bongo Friendee (VT03 DNF) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
VT03 DNF Mileage History
- 27/03/2024100,908 km
- 31/03/2025102,887 km+1,979 km
- 11/04/2025102,894 km+7 km
- 25/03/2026104,837 mi
- 08/04/2026104,937 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 1,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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