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MC51 OLG

2016 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OLG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 135,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner has a hole in it

body has corrosion.

Fail 6 Mar 2026 135,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner has a hole in it

body has corrosion.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,145 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2025 132,141 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

oil leak

signs of coolant leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 128,358 miles

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2024 128,358 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded and holed, outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2023 124,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 124,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle not commercial rated (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 121,144 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,795 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 113,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 107,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/15- 103/101 LT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 97,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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MC51 OLG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MC51 OLG, 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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MC51 OLG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2016.

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