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DS55 LHB

2018 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,305 mi
Last recorded165,305 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LHB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 165,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 155,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 135,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheels have weld repairs

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,050 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH. INCORRECT BULBS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheels have weld repairs

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 112,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,927 miles

temporary fog light fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DS55 LHB is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 DS55 LHB, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS55 LHB registered?

DS55 LHB is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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