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LA55 WVC

2016 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,673 mi
Last recorded176,673 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WVC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 176,673 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 173,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 171,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 163,245 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 163,245 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,382 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,402 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 137,213 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,038 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 105,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,884 miles

Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 100,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

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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LA55 WVC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LA55 WVC, 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.

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What year was LA55 WVC registered?

LA55 WVC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is LA55 WVC safe to buy?

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