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HL03 KCA

2014 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,230 mi
Last recorded157,230 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/ mid inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seat base worn but not insecure

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2025 157,230 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/ mid inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seat base worn but not insecure

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2024 149,560 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 142,264 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both sides inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2022 139,319 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 139,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,848 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 131,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 126,330 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 114,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,690 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,132 miles

Child seat fitted OSR unable to check operation of adult belt

Corrosion to exhaust

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Items moved from drivers view

Lower front wishbones rear most bushes perishing

OSR foot brake does not lock under test - may need further investigation

Oil leak rear of engine

Rear seat back and base loose

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Tightened both battery retaining devices

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,132 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Items moved from drivers view

Child seat fitted OSR unable to check operation of adult belt

Corrosion to exhaust

Lower front wishbones rear most bushes perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSR foot brake does not lock under test - may need further investigation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak rear of engine

Rear seat back and base loose

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Tightened both battery retaining devices

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,295 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 KCA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCA, 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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HL03 KCA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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