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P142 VRE

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,770 mi
Last recorded189,770 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 189,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 180,965 miles

minor oil leak

prop shaft missing

Fail 12 May 2025 180,965 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength lower outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

minor oil leak

prop shaft missing

Pass 12 Apr 2024 172,399 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside rear under sill

Fail 11 Apr 2024 172,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight goes out with indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight goes out when indicators on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

slight corrosion on offside rear under sill

Fail 15 Mar 2024 172,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 159,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 147,925 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,679 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 135,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 101,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 150,890 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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P142 VRE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P142 VRE, 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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P142 VRE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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