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FF04 JSZ

2016 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,644 mi
Last recorded171,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 JSZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 171,644 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm min 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 171,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm min 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 168,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 168,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 164,529 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 164,528 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 153,595 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 146,907 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 139,489 miles

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

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 14 May 2019 130,131 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,752 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 108,752 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,090 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 108,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FF04 JSZ is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FF04 JSZ, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FF04 JSZ registered?

FF04 JSZ is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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