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BW55 TFJ

2017 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 TFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes on vehicle covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor cuts/damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor cuts/damage to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL metal brake pipes on vehicle covered in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer section of tread damaged/cut around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer section of tread damaged/cut around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front LPG evaporator/filter and equipment close to catalyst converter /exhaust recommend safety attention by an installer

Pass 5 Apr 2023 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 92,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 84,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,588 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,018 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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BW55 TFJ is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW55 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW55 TFJ registered?

BW55 TFJ is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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