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R240 DKY

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 146,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 141,942 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 141,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill perforated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - sump pan heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 140,232 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill perforated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission - sump pan heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,809 miles

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

steering rack is damp

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

steering rack is damp

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,227 miles

Both headlamps faded.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boths (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,362 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 120,362 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 116,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pump slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' heavy scratches in wiper sweep (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 106,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no defined headlight pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no defined headlight pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' heavily scratched in wiper sweep (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,794 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 94,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,331 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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R240 DKY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 R240 DKY, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R240 DKY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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