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HL03 KBU

2014 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

beam deflectors fitted

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2025 142,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL CORROSION AND OUTER ARCH OFFSIDE REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,783 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2024 140,783 miles

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

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

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

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

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 23 May 2023 139,708 miles

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

parking brake travel

spare wheel rim corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 139,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

beam deflectors fitted

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

parking brake travel

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 135,653 miles

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))

exhaust det

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

Fail 12 Apr 2022 135,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust det

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2020 133,624 miles

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

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

exhaust det

parking brake travel

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2020 133,624 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

exhaust det

parking brake travel

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,543 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 89,119 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,791 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,791 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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HL03 KBU is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 HL03 KBU, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HL03 KBU registered?

HL03 KBU is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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