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HJ54 GHB

2016 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

216,411 mi
Last recorded216,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 GHB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 216,411 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 216,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2026 216,184 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive General leaks from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2025 199,063 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 199,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Inner ā€˜D’ bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Third row seats not fitted at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 185,665 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot area both sides

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

Pass 2 May 2023 173,626 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete row

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush mounting damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 173,544 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive back side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete row

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush mounting damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,021 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 158,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5.2.3(d)ii by folding back rubber a opening or a cut with a blunt instrument cord can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5.2.3(d)ii by folding back rubber of a opening or cut with a blunt instrument cord can be seen. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,272 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 121,329 miles

Factory fitted HID headlights with no self levelling device or washers fitted to this vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perishing (cracking)

Pass 6 May 2017 109,411 miles

Factory fitted HID headlights with no self levelling device or washers fitted to this vehicle

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to split

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes pads possibly worn low recommend further inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2017 109,237 miles

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

Factory fitted HID headlights with no self levelling device or washers fitted to this vehicle

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to split

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes pads possibly worn low recommend further inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 98,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HJ54 GHB is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ54 GHB, 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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HJ54 GHB is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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