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P285 BNW

2016 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,701 mi
Last recorded109,701 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 BNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 215/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 215/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 109,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 215/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 215/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 91,297 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 83,312 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,291 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,087 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,087 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,259 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link top gaiter perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,640 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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P285 BNW is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P285 BNW, 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 P285 BNW registered?

P285 BNW is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is P285 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 BNW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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