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FM55 WJY

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,878 mi
Last recorded188,878 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 WJY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 188,878 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sill back areas corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2025 188,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sill back areas corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2024 188,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner small hole sill back panel

trims and covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2024 188,874 miles

Nearside Rear Inner small hole sill back panel

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 188,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 186,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 186,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Check in 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 184,126 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 184,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 170,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 161,175 miles

under body undersealed

Fail 20 Sep 2018 161,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under body undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2017 157,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 153,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 151,962 miles

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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FM55 WJY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM55 WJY, 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 FM55 WJY registered?

FM55 WJY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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