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HL04 ZVB

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZVB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 136,390 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both head lamps slightly deteriorated

emissions low to drop within limits

excessive corrosion to n/s/f sill return outside prescribed areas

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

minor fluctuation in brake performance seen at all four wheels

n/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

very slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leaks

steering rack pipes becoming corroded

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,989 miles

bonnet support missing

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 122,989 miles

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

bonnet support missing

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,542 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

slight deterioration to headlamps

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various minor oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs becoming worn, scored and corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside wiper corroded

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

Rear both tyres becoming cracked and perished

exhaust system corroded

slight deterioration to headlamps

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various minor oil leaks

various suspension components corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,863 miles

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))

all brake discs becoming corroded

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 30 Mar 2022 116,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

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))

all brake discs becoming corroded

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,554 miles

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,808 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight deteration lower ball joint covers

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,049 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 102,435 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 98,592 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 98,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 93,067 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 93,067 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 85,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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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HL04 ZVB is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HL04 ZVB, 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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HL04 ZVB is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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