CarVerify

Free Car Check

P343 BNW

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 BNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 75,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 68,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,219 miles

advise undersealing

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,981 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,570 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,992 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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P343 BNW is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P343 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P343 BNW?

You can check the full history of P343 BNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P343 BNW registered?

P343 BNW is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is P343 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 BNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P343 BNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P343 BNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.