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HW03 MKC

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 MKC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 152,672 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 152,672 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 147,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end/drop link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads, look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm in place,, (5.2.3 (e))

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

air bag warning light flashes on, very intermittently,, recommend check

Pass 30 May 2023 141,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre/rear of vehicle ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, in place (5.2.3 (e))

air bag warning light illuminates intermittently,, recommend check

Pass 16 May 2022 136,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s rear, slight binds (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear, slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

air bag light illuminates intermittently,, recommend check

Pass 14 May 2021 131,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f of vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm,, tyre is 8 years old and perished (5.2.3 (e))

advance parking brake lever travel

air bag warning flashing intermittently ,, recommend check

rear seats not in use

Pass 15 May 2020 124,886 miles

Central Front steering tracking needs checking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyres on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyres on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,015 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyres on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on sides of tyres on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,921 miles

EML on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 94,593 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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HW03 MKC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW03 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW03 MKC registered?

HW03 MKC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is HW03 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 MKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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