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NB03 JFA

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

238,233 mi
Last recorded238,233 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 JFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 238,233 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 232,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 228,523 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 224,043 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear seats and seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Jul 2021 213,927 miles

brake pedal travel

Fail 2 Jul 2021 213,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 18 Jun 2020 203,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed back row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 200,967 miles

Child seat fitted in offside centre row

Small seep of fluid from nearside steering rack gaiter

Third row seats not fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn to wear indicator bars and starting to crack/perish in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2018 194,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 192,389 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 192,389 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 187,958 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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NB03 JFA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NB03 JFA, 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 NB03 JFA registered?

NB03 JFA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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