2003 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · WH03 BXG

The 2003 Mazda Bongo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 June 2025 at 94,355 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent failure just eight days prior on 9 June 2025 flagged several items that were clearly rectified promptly, including both headlamp lenses, wiper effectiveness, slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, a perishing offside rear tyre, and rear brake discs and pads wearing thin. The fact that all these advisories and failures were cleared within a single week suggests attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story of very light use. Between 5 July 2023 at 83,750 miles and 11 June 2024 at 88,900 miles, the van covered 5,150 miles in roughly eleven months. From 11 June 2024 to 9 June 2025, the odometer advanced only from 88,900 to 94,355 miles, a gain of 5,455 miles. This equates to approximately 4,100 miles per year over the vehicle's twenty-three-year lifespan, which is exceptionally low. No sudden mileage jumps or gaps appear in the record, and the recorded figure has remained plausible and consistent across every test. Despite the low mileage, the recurring theme in this MOT history is gradual deterioration of consumable and suspension components during periods of infrequent use. Anti-roll bar linkage and bushes have been flagged on both sides across consecutive years, with nearside front ball joint play and both rear bushes excessively worn at the 2024 failure. Brake discs and pads have appeared repeatedly, with inner front and rear discs noted as worn, pitted, or scored in 2024, and rear discs and pads flagged again in 2025. A buyer should inspect the underside carefully for corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension arms, as vehicles standing for long periods often suffer localized rust even with low mileage. The weeping rear half shaft seals noted in 2024 were not reflagged in 2025, but a physical inspection of the differential and axle seals remains prudent. Tyre condition deserves particular attention given the perishing noted on the offside rear in 2025, which can indicate age-related cracking rather than wear on a vehicle used so sparingly.