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N294 PVL

2017 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 107,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,562 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 99,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. rear seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 98,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,411 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 95,339 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 93,181 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,369 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 91,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,877 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,662 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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N294 PVL is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 N294 PVL, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N294 PVL is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2017.

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