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J2 UCL

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,059 mi
Last recorded126,059 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,059 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 126,059 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 122,749 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adj outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill adj outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,485 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember lower section and reinforcing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger adjacent inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tape applied (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger adjacent inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tape applied (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,841 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,304 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 108,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,751 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,062 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,564 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,564 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J2 UCL is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J2 UCL, 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 J2 UCL registered?

J2 UCL is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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