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N538 SMY

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,029 mi
Last recorded160,029 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 SMY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 160,029 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDER SILL PANELS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 151,010 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON O/S REAR HUB SEAL

Fail 30 Nov 2024 151,010 miles

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

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

O/S REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING

Pass 30 Nov 2023 145,091 miles

O/S REAR HUB SEAL LEAKING OIL

Pass 2 Dec 2022 140,208 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 140,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 133,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 112,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 112,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 109,325 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 109,325 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 107,176 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2017 107,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end ball joint split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,897 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted

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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N538 SMY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N538 SMY, 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 N538 SMY registered?

N538 SMY is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is N538 SMY safe to buy?

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