2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Bongo Friendee models manufactured in 2003, based on 383 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee vintage page → (74.0% current pass rate)2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee MOT Analysis
The 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee has an MOT pass rate of 70.0% based on 383 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 107,468 miles on the odometer. With a 30.0% failure rate, the 2003 Bongo Friendee is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 5.5% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 2.1%. Road Wheels follows at 1.0%.
Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall Bongo Friendee page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 5.5% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 8 |
| 3 | Road Wheels | 1.0% | 4 |
| 4 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.8% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 3 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.8% | 3 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.5% | 2 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.5% | 2 |
| 10 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.3% | 1 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 0.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 107,468 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.51 | 5.5% | 21 |
| Brakes | 0.19 | 2.1% | 8 |
| Wheels | 0.10 | 1.0% | 4 |
| Body & Structure | 0.07 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Suspension | 0.07 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Visibility | 0.07 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Steering | 0.07 | 0.8% | 3 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.05 | 0.5% | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 0.05 | 0.5% | 2 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.02 | 0.3% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.02 | 0.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee has an MOT pass rate of 70.0% based on 383 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 107,468 miles on the odometer. With a 30.0% failure rate, the 2003 Bongo Friendee is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 107,468 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 5.5% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 5.5% of MOT failures on 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Brakes — 2.1% of failures
Brakes issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Road Wheels — 1.0% of failures
Road Wheels issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.